RB Leipzig have secured a resounding victory over Mainz 05 in the opening round of the Bundesliga season. The match, which took place at the Red Bull Arena on Sunday, saw RB Leipzig secure their second win of the campaign with a convincing 2-0 result.
The first half was dominated by RB Leipzig, who created numerous opportunities to score but were unable to find the back of the net. However, the second half brought about a change in fortunes for the visitors as they found the back of the net twice through goals from Olmo and Nkunku.
Olmo, who has been one of the standout performers this season, scored his first goal of the campaign after just six minutes of play. He continued to dominate the midfield and was instrumental in creating chances for his teammates.
Nkunku also made an impact in the second half, scoring his first Bundesliga goal in his debut appearance for RB Leipzig. The forward's powerful header gave the hosts a commanding lead and set the tone for the remainder of the game.
Despite being down to ten men late on through a red card, RB Leipzig held on to their lead and secured all three points. The win sees them sit top of the table with 7 points from their first two matches.
Overall, it was a dominant display from RB Leipzig against Mainz 05. They showed their attacking prowess and defensive solidity throughout the match, and will be looking to continue their winning form when they face off against Hoffenheim next week.