Nkunku steers Leipzig toward Champions League qualification

Published May 14, 2023 8:43 am

By CIARÁN FAHEY
AP Sports Writer

BERLIN (AP) — Christopher Nkunku has starred for Leipzig to take a big step toward Champions League qualification by coming from behind to beat Werder Bremen 2-1 in the Bundesliga. The French forward set up both very late goals for Leipzig to reclaim third place from Union Berlin and move four points clear of fifth-place Freiburg. Two rounds remain and the top four qualify for the Champions League. Stuttgart missed the chance to escape the relegation zone after being held 1-1 at home by Bayer Leverkusen. Two penalties ensured a share of the points. Stuttgart will rue Exequiel Palacios’ equalizer as it left the team second from bottom on 29 points with two rounds remaining.

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