RB Leipzig and Borussia Mönchengladbach have both been on the brink of survival in their respective leagues, but RB Leipzig has managed to maintain its top position in the German league, while Borussia Mönchengladbach is struggling to stay in contention.
On Sunday, RB Leipzig took advantage of a strong performance from their young star Kimmich, scoring three goals in a 4-1 victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach at home. The win was crucial as it helped RB Leipzig consolidate its top four position in the Bundesliga round 28, which means that they will be able to qualify for the Champions League next season.
Kimmich's goal against Mönchengladbach was his first goal since he joined RB Leipzig from Bayern Munich, and it marked his third hat-trick in six games. He has already scored five goals in all competitions this season, with RB Leipzig now sitting atop the table with seven points.
However, RB Leipzig's success comes at a cost. Despite Kimmich's goal-scoring prowess, RB Leipzig has struggled to score goals in their matches so far this season. In fact, RB Leipzig has scored just two goals in their last eight games, which has put pressure on their defense to come up with more goals.
Mönchengladbach, on the other hand, has struggled to find the back of the net in their matches so far this season. Despite their best efforts, Mönchengladbach has only managed to score one goal in their last five games, which has left them in a precarious position.
In conclusion, RB Leipzig's recent successes have brought stability to the team, but their struggles in securing victories have made them vulnerable. RB Leipzig needs to find a way to improve their defense and create more opportunities for their attacking players if they want to continue their upward trajectory in the Bundesliga. Meanwhile, Borussia Mönchengladbach needs to work hard to regain momentum and secure a place in the Champions League next season.