Leipzig defeats St. Pauli 2-0, rises to fourth in Bundesliga

RB Leipzig secured a 2-0 victory over St. Pauli, with goals from Benjamin Šeško and Xavi Simons, to reclaim their place in the Bundesliga's top four. The match saw Leipzig take the lead in the 16th minute after a swift counter-attack, followed by a second goal just before halftime, showcasing the effective partnership between Šeško and Simons. St. Pauli threatened to equalize, hitting the crossbar and pushing hard after Leipzig's captain Willi Orbán received a red card in the 69th minute. Despite being a man down, Leipzig's defense, anchored by goalkeeper Peter Gulácsi, held firm against St. Pauli's late pressure. This win marked Leipzig's first league victory in nearly a month and extended their unbeaten streak against promoted teams to 35 matches. Meanwhile, St. Pauli's unbeaten run was halted, leaving them in 14th place with seven points clear of the relegation zone.