There was plenty to shout about in 2020/21 for RB Leipzig under coach Julian Nagelsmann (c.) and flying wing-back Angelino (l.).
There was plenty to shout about in 2020/21 for RB Leipzig under coach Julian Nagelsmann (c.) and flying wing-back Angelino (l.). - © motivio via www.imago-images.de/imago images/motivio
There was plenty to shout about in 2020/21 for RB Leipzig under coach Julian Nagelsmann (c.) and flying wing-back Angelino (l.). - © motivio via www.imago-images.de/imago images/motivio
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RB Leipzig's top 5 Bundesliga matches in 2020/21

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RB Leipzig secured a runners-up finish for the second time in their Bundesliga history in 2020/21, recording some big wins, barnstorming comebacks and taking the fight to Bayern in Munich.

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bundesliga.com picks out Die Roten Bullen’s top five matches from their final campaign under Julian Nagelsmann

Matchday 3: RB Leipzig 4-0 Schalke

Leipzig went top of the table for the first time in the season after a resounding 4-0 win at home to beleaguered Schalke, with Angelino, Willi Orban and Marcel Halstenberg on the scoresheet after a Can Bozdogan own goal.

Watch: RB Leipzig 4-0 Schalke - HIGHLIGHTSRB Leipzig claimed preliminary top spot on Matchday 3 after a comfortable 4-0 win at home to beleaguered Schalke, with Angelino, Willi Orban and Marcel Halstenberg on the scoresheet after a Can Bozdogan own goal.

Matchday 10: Bayern Munich 3-3 RB Leipzig

After failing to score on four previous Bundesliga visits to the Allianz Arena, Leipzig netted three times - taking the lead on two occasions - as the top two played out a thrilling 3-3 draw.

Watch: Bayern Munich 3-3 RB Leipzig - HIGHLIGHTSThomas Müller grabbed a brace and Kingsley Coman had a hat-trick of assists but leaders Bayern Munich were unable to get the better of title rivals RB Leipzig in a superb contest at the Allianz Arena.

Matchday 23: RB Leipzig 3-2 Borussia Mönchengladbach

Alexander Sörloth scored an injury-time winner as Leipzig fought back from 2-0 down to beat Borussia Mönchengladbach and keep within two points of Bundesliga leaders Bayern.

Watch: RB Leipzig 3-2 Borussia Mönchengladbach - HIGHLIGHTSAlexander Sorloth scored an injury-time winner as RB Leipzig fought back from 2-0 down to beat Borussia Mönchengladbach and keep the pressure on Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich.

Matchday 28: Werder Bremen 1-4 RB Leipzig

Sörloth was again on target (twice) as Leipzig side bounced back from a tight 1-0 defeat to Bayern in style by putting Werder Bremen to the sword with three first-half goals.

Watch: Werder Bremen 1-4 RB Leipzig - HIGHLIGHTSA brace from Alexander Sörloth and goals from Dani Olmo and Marcel Sabitzer helped RB Leipzig close the gap at the top to five points thanks to a comfortable 4-1 win away to Werder Bremen.

Matchday 33: RB Leipzig 2-2 Wolfsburg

Die Roten Bullen fought back from two Maximilian Philipp goals to earn a 2-2 draw at home to Wolfsburg that saw Nagelsmann's side secure the runners-up spot in the Bundesliga for the second time in their five-year top-flight history.

Watch: RB Leipzig 2-2 Wolfsburg - HighlightsRB Leipzig fought back from two Maximilian Philipp goals to earn a 2-2 draw at home to Wolfsburg that saw Julian Nagelsmann’s side secure the runners-up spot in the Bundesliga and the Wolves book their place in the UEFA Champions League.