Hoffenheim vs RB Leipzig: Forsberg inspires visitors to victory
Substitute scores one and creates another as Leipzig claim vital three points
Forsberg's impact off the bench proved decisive as Leipzig boosted their top-four hopes
Substitute Emil Forsberg scored one and had a hand in another to help RB Leipzig beat Hoffenheim 2-0 on Saturday, boosting their hopes of finishing in the Bundesliga's top four.
Forsberg, who came on for Dominik Szoboszlai in the 65th minute, broke the deadlock seven minutes later with a fine finish from the edge of the area.
The Swedish winger then turned provider in the 82nd minute, setting up Andre Silva for Leipzig's second goal.
The victory moved Leipzig up to third in the table on 48 points, two points behind second-placed Bayern Munich and five points behind leaders Borussia Dortmund.
Hoffenheim, meanwhile, remain in 11th place on 29 points.
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