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RB Leipzig secured a comfortable victory over TSG Hoffenheim on Sunday afternoon in the Bundesliga, securing their place in the UEFA Champions League next season.
The match was played at the Red Bull Arena and saw RB Leipzig dominate possession for most of the game, with their forward duo of Timo Werner and Kai Havertz causing problems for the Hoffenheim defence.
Havertz scored the opener for RB Leipzig just before half-time, before Werner doubled the lead in the second half to secure all three points for his side.
The win sees RB Leipzig move up to third in the table, level on points with Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich. The German champions have a game in hand, but RB Leipzig will be looking to maintain their form as they face off against Union Berlin this weekend.
In other news, Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Thiago Silva has been praised by former England captain Rio Ferdinand for his performance against Manchester United.
Silva put in a solid display in PSG's 1-0 defeat to Man United, helping to keep out the likes of Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba.
Ferdinand said: "Thiago Silva is one of the best defenders in the world, he showed why that is today."
Meanwhile, Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has also been praised for his performance against Manchester City in the Carabao Cup semi-final.
Van Dijk put in a strong defensive display, helping to prevent City from scoring and keeping the score at 0-0 after extra time.
The Dutchman said: "Virgil van Dijk was excellent tonight, he really dominated the centre of the pitch and kept them at bay."
Overall, it was a great day for football fans as we witnessed some fantastic performances from some of the biggest names in the game.