RB Leipzig defeated Hoffenheim 1-0 in the Bundesliga on Saturday evening. The match was played at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig and saw RB Leipzig take all three points after a late goal from Nkunku.

The game started off with both teams looking to take control of the match early on. However, it was Hoffenheim who managed to create some good chances in the first half but were unable to convert them into goals. In the second half, RB Leipzig took control of the match and created several opportunities to score.

In the 87th minute, however, RB Leipzig finally broke through when Nkunku scored his first goal for the club since joining from Bordeaux last summer. The goal came from a well-worked move involving the full-backs and the winger, and Nkunku finished calmly to give RB Leipzig the lead.

Despite being a late substitute, Hoffenheim's best chance of the match came in the final minutes when they had a corner kick that was cleared off the line by RB Leipzig's defense. However, the referee ruled that the ball had crossed the line before the corner was taken, giving RB Leipzig the win.

Nkunku's goal was his fifth of the season and he has become one of the standout players for RB Leipzig this season. He has been instrumental in helping the team to achieve their goals this season, and his performance against Hoffenheim was no exception.

Overall, RB Leipzig's victory over Hoffenheim was a deserved result given their dominance throughout the match. The team will be hoping to continue their winning run and maintain their position at the top of the table as they look to secure a place in the Champions League next season.