The 2016-17 campaign delivered a sensational debut season for RB Leipzig as Die Roten Bullen stunned critics, finishing a spectacular 2nd place in the Bundesliga. This historic achievement secured their first-ever qualification for the UEFA Champions League at the first attempt. Leading the charge was the clinical young forward Timo Werner, whose 21 goals earned him the honor of the league's top German goalscorer. Under manager Ralph Hasenhüttl, the side was built on an aggressive, high-pressing style and the brilliant performances of emerging talents like Werner, Emil Forsberg, and Naby Keïta. It was a groundbreaking year that firmly established the club in the German elite and remains a defining chapter in the history of Die Roten Bullen.