RB Leipzig reach Bundesliga summit with Leverkusen scalp

RB Leipzig are flying high as Bundesliga leaders after a spirited 3-2 win at Bayer Leverkusen on Friday put them three points clear of Bayern Munich at the top of the table.

Leipzig have attracted a lot of criticism for their rapid ascent through the divisions since being founded by energy drink company Red Bull in 2009, but Friday saw the promoted club reach another landmark as they soared to the top of the Bundesliga for the first time ever.

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