The 2021-22 campaign delivered historic silverware for RB Leipzig as Die Roten Bullen secured their first-ever major trophy, winning the DFB-Pokal after beating Freiburg in a dramatic final. Leading the charge was the sensational Christopher Nkunku, whose 20 Bundesliga goals proved decisive in a campaign built on dazzling attacking football and a thrilling, late-season resurgence. It was a momentous year that marked the club's definitive arrival on the national stage and remains a defining chapter in their rapid modern history.