Nkunku regains his great form with RB Leipzig

Christopher Nkunku led RB Leipzig to a thumping 6-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt in the match held on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in the Bundesliga, after scoring three goals in the first half.

Christopher Nkunku opened his hat-trick in the 5th minute, scoring the second goal for RB Leipzig after a pass from Antonio Nusa, before adding his team's third goal in the 41st minute, and completing his hat-trick in the 44th minute, benefiting from two rebounds after saves by the Frankfurt goalkeeper.

French forward Christopher Nkunku raised his tally to 51 goals in the Bundesliga while wearing the RB Leipzig shirt, and he also won the Man of the Match award before being substituted in the 64th minute amid applause from the fans. Nkunku became the first player in the club's history to score a hat-trick in the first half of a Bundesliga match.

Christopher Nkunku's brilliance with RB Leipzig has brought the player back to the exceptional level he showcased before with the same team, following unsuccessful experiences with Chelsea and AC Milan.