Leipzig tighten top-four grip as Union's Eta suffers second loss

TL;DR

RB Leipzig defeated Union Berlin 3-1, solidifying their position in the top four of the Bundesliga. Union's coach Marie-Louise Eta faces her second consecutive loss, leaving the team vulnerable to relegation threats.

Key points

RB Leipzig won 3-1 against Union Berlin
Leipzig is now eight points clear of fifth-placed Hoffenheim
Union Berlin risks relegation after their second loss under coach Eta

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Marie-Louise Eta

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Leipzig midfielder Ridle Baku (left) celebrates with winger Yan Diomande (Ronny HARTMANN) (Ronny HARTMANN/AFP/AFP) RB Leipzig moved closer to a Champions League return after thumping Union Berlin 3-1 at home on Friday and handing coach Marie-Louise Eta her second straight Bundesliga defeat. Max Finkgraefe, Romulo and Ridle Baku got on the scoresheet to lift third-placed Leipzig eight points clear of fifth-placed Hoffenheim, who have a game in hand. Danilho Doekhi bagged a late consolation for Union, who are not yet safe from the threat of relegation. Leipzig missed out on Europe this season for the first time since their 2016-17 top-flight debut, but a seventh win in their past eight matches kept them on track for the Champions League next term. Union have lost six of their last eight, including both games since Eta took over. Union's cushion over the relegation play-off spot could shrink to just three points if St Pauli beat bottom club Heidenheim on Saturday. Leipzig controlled the game from the start and Finkgraefe blasted in from a poor Leopold Querfeld clearance after 22 minutes. The hosts added another three minutes later when Romulo pounced on a sloppy Querfeld back-pass to double Leipzig's lead. Yan Diomande laid on a pass for Baku to make it 3-0 just past the hour and Leipzig could've added to their tally, with both and dragging shots just wide of the post. Union pulled a goal back late when Doekhi headed in from a corner but offered little more as the club risk being dragged back into a relegation scrap for the third straight season. dwi/mw

Q&A

What was the final score of the RB Leipzig vs Union Berlin match?

RB Leipzig won the match against Union Berlin with a final score of 3-1.

Who scored the goals for RB Leipzig in their match against Union Berlin?

Max Finkgraefe, Romulo, and Ridle Baku scored the goals for RB Leipzig.

How does this loss affect Union Berlin's chances of avoiding relegation?

Union Berlin's loss leaves them at risk of relegation, as they have lost six of their last eight matches and could see their cushion over the relegation play-off spot shrink.