RB Leipzig began Matchday 31 of the Bundesliga by establishing dominance, defeating 1. FC Union Berlin with a score of 3-1. The Leipzig players controlled the game from the outset, scoring the opening goal in the 22nd minute when Max Finkgräfe struck from distance, capitalizing on a deflection. Just three minutes later, Romulo doubled the lead to 2-0, taking advantage of a defensive mistake made by the Berlin side.
Leipzig maintained their superiority even after halftime, with Ridle Baku securing the commanding 3-0 lead in the 63rd minute. Union narrowed the gap at the conclusion of the match; Danilho Doekhi scored in the 78th minute, heading home a goal from a corner to make the score 3-1. Despite further chances on both sides, the gap remained significant, allowing Leipzig to secure a clear victory. For Leipzig, the win solidifies their ambitions of reaching a spot in the Champions League, while the defeat forced Union to miss crucial points in their bid for stable placement in the middle third of the table.
