Bayern Munich showcased their dominance in the Bundesliga with a resounding 5-1 victory over fourth-placed RB Leipzig on Friday. The match, held at the Allianz Arena, featured a historic start, with two goals scored within the first two minutes—the first time this feat has occurred in Bundesliga history.
Bouncing back emphatically from last week’s surprise defeat to Mainz, Bayern demonstrated their superiority against a Leipzig side that struggled to find their rhythm. With this victory, Bayern consolidated their position at the top of the table, sitting on 36 points, seven clear of second-placed Bayer Leverkusen, who face Freiburg on Saturday. Eintracht Frankfurt, in third, are level with Leipzig on 27 points but ahead on goal difference.
This marks the 26th time Bayern have led the Bundesliga standings at Christmas, and history favors them—on 23 of the previous 25 occasions, they went on to claim the title.
The match began in electrifying fashion as Harry Kane's deft backheel set Michael Olise free down the right flank. Olise delivered a pinpoint cross for Jamal Musiala to score just 28 seconds into the game. Leipzig responded immediately, with Lois Openda breaking down the right and providing a low cross for Benjamin Sesko to finish, leveling the score after just two minutes.
From there, Bayern took control. Former Leipzig player Konrad Laimer restored the lead in the 25th minute, scoring his first Bayern goal with a composed volley from another Olise assist. Joshua Kimmich extended the advantage in the 36th minute with a thunderous strike from distance, giving Bayern a 3-1 lead at halftime.
Leipzig showed brief signs of resurgence in the second half but lacked the cutting edge to trouble Bayern’s defense. The Bavarians, in contrast, continued to press for more goals. Leroy Sane narrowly missed a chance before converting Bayern's fourth in the 75th minute, capitalizing on a perfectly weighted pass from Alphonso Davies. Just two minutes later, Davies turned scorer, heading home from a pinpoint Kimmich cross to seal the rout.
The night ended on a somber note for Leipzig, as Benjamin Henrichs suffered a serious injury in the final minute, collapsing off the ball and being stretchered off in visible distress.
Bayern’s commanding performance underlines their intent to maintain their grip on the Bundesliga, setting the stage for an exciting second half of the season.
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