BERLIN - Guinea international Naby Keita scored twice as Bundesliga newcomers RB Leipzig defeated Werder Bremen 3-1 on Sunday to climb up to second place in Germany.
Leipzig's midfielder Naby Keita celebrates after scoring the second goal on October 23, 2016
Keita capped off a superb solo run to put Leipzig in front just before half-time, and the midfielder struck again on 74 minutes when he powered home a cross from former Bremen striker Davie Selke.
Serge Gnabry gave the visitors hope as he cut the deficit in half almost immediately, but Germany Under-21 international Selke, who left Werder for Leipzig in July 2015, sealed the win deep into stoppage time.
Ralph Hasenhuettl's Leipzig extended their unbeaten start to their maiden campaign in the German top flight as they pulled to within two points of leaders Bayern Munich.
Werder, who lost their first four matches this term, remained 14th in the table after seeing a three-game unbeaten run snapped.
Schalke host Mainz later in the final game of the weekend, while reigning champions Bayern defeated Borussia Moenchengladbach 2-0 on Saturday to return to winning ways after back-to-back draws in the league.
Hoffenheim, like Bayern and Leipzig, also remain undefeated following an impressive 3-0 victory away to Bayer Leverkusen.