RB Leipzig emerged victorious in the German Cup final against Eintracht Frankfurt with a 2-0 scoreline, thanks to a goal and assist from Christopher Nkunku. Nkunku will be moving to Chelsea in the summer for €60 million, and this game was his farewell match for RB Leipzig. The French striker has made 36 appearances for the team this season, scoring 23 goals and making seven assists, making him a potential rival for Ukrainian winger Mykhailo Mudryk at Chelsea. The victory secured RB Leipzig’s first-ever major trophy.
On Saturday, June 3, RB Leipzig met Eintracht Frankfurt (2:0) in the German Cup final. The main hero of the fight is Christopher Nkunku, who will move to Chelsea in the summer.
RB Leipzig beat Eintracht Frankfurt in the German Cup final.
Christopher Nkunku opened the scoring in the 71st minute after Dani Olmo’s pass. However, it should be noted that rebounds from the Eintracht defense helped the ball fly into the net in this episode.
RB Leipzig scored the second goal in the 85th minute. Marked by Dominic Soboslai, the great Paz in the penalty area found Nkunka.
The result is 2:0. RB Leipzig won the German Cup thanks to a goal and an assist from Nkunku.
LFG ? GERMAN CUP WINNER ❤️? pic.twitter.com/0pGs6u9dSX
— Ørjan H. Nyland (@OrjanHNyland1) June 3, 2023
- For the 25-year-old French striker, this game was a farewell match for the German club. On July 1, he will officially become a Chelsea player and potential rival for Ukrainian winger Mykhailo Mudryk (17 games, two assists). Nkunka was paid €60 million for the winter;
- Nkunku has made 36 appearances for the team this season, scoring 23 goals and making seven assists.
