Xavi Simons silences the doubters as RB Leipzig beat Borussia Dortmund

RB Leipzig have beaten Borussia Dortmund in what was a crucial fixture in the race for the Bundesliga Champions League places.

RB Leipzig have beaten Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in front of 47,800 fans at the Red Bull Arena thanks to goals by Xavi Simons (16’) and Loïs Openda (47’). While the game keeps Leipzig’s Champions League ambitions alive, Dortmund must start planning for a season without significant income from Europe’s elite competition.

In fact, it was an evening to forget for the Black and Yellows. Dortmund led in xG and had more shots on goal. But in a season in which Leipzig have often been criticized for lacking efficiency, the Red Bulls had no such shortcomings on Saturday as the often-criticized Xavi and striker Openda used their few opportunities to secure three crucial points. Here are three thoughts from Leipzig.