Union Berlin and RB Leipzg share the spoils in Köpenick | OneFootball

Making the relatively short journey to the capital, RB Leipzig shared a point apiece with Union Berlin at Stadion An der Alten Försterei for Saturday's Toppspiel.

With both sides carrying contrasting ambitions, Leipzig move back into the top four with a point after Stuttgart's loss against Borussia Mönchengladbach this afternoon. Whilst tonight's hosts remain in 14th, three points ahead of Hoffenheim, who travel to Leverkusen on Sunday afternoon.

Throughout the first half, proceedings remained scrappy in Köpenick. However, the endeavour and grit of the hosts left Marco Rose's Leipzig side with a lot to work on moving into the second period.

With eight shots compared to the two of Die Roten Bullen, Union certainly got the better of Leipzig in regards to the top end of the pitch throughout the opening period.

However, the visitors were inches away from finding the back of the net in the 40th minute, when Xavi Simons dinked the onrushing Frederik Rønnow before hitting the post. The flag was raised initially. However, replays revealed that there would have been a tight decision to be made had the ball nestled in the back of Rønnow's net.

Antonio Nusa's arrival in the second half brought a much-needed spark in the early stages of the second half, he played a huge part as the visitors believed that they had taken the lead ten minutes into the half after exquisitely assisting Benjamin Sesko who fired home. The goal, however, was ruled out for offside.

Benedict Hollerbach had a huge chance for Union in the 67th minute after finding space in the box, however, the shot ended up straight at Gulacsi, who saved with his face.

Union's Achilles heel all season long has been their action in front of goal. And once again, against Leipzig, it was proving to be a similar story for Die Eisernen.

The hosts continued to test Gulacsi, whilst playing some fantastic football in transition. Tonight's clash was almost a throwback to the Union Berlin side of two years ago.

However, whilst not being on their way to reaching European football, all of the grit and willingness to do the hard yards expected of the Köpenick side was present in abundance.

Without producing an opportunity of note as the encounter reached its closing stages, Leipzig suffered as the decibels in Berlin continued to rise.

Deep into stoppage time, the hosts came agonisingly close to snatching all three points after a self-made scramble from Leipzig's Gulacsi inside the box. However, neither Jordan nor Lucas Tousart were able to stab the ball home.

However, as Daniel Schlager blew his whistle, it was hard to argue that a draw wasn't a fair result between these two sides this evening.