Soccer-Red-hot Nkunku fires Leipzig to Europa League semis


Soccer Football - Europa League - Quarter Final - Second Leg - Atalanta v RB Leipzig - Stadio Atleti Azzurri, Bergamo, Italy - April 14, 2022 RB Leipzig players celebrate in front of their fans after the match REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo

BERGAMO, Italy (Reuters) -RB Leipzig's in-form French forward Christopher Nkunku sent them through to the Europa League last four after his double earned the German side a 2-0 win at Atalanta on Thursday, sealing a 3-1 aggregate quarter-final success.

Following their draw in the first leg in Germany, Leipzig dominated in Bergamo, deservedly taking the lead when Nkunku slotted home from close range in the 18th minute.

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