Luis Díaz scored a hat-trick as Bayern Munich demolished RB Leipzig 6-1 at the Allianz Arena. The emphatic home victory on Saturday provides perfect momentum for Vincent Kompany's side ahead of their Champions League opener against Arsenal on Wednesday. Díaz found the net in the 12th, 47th, and 69th minutes, while Harry Kane marked his 100th Bundesliga appearance for the record champions with his 102nd league goal. Bayern dominated from the first whistle, barely allowing the visitors a breath.
Aleksandar Pavlović and Michael Olise added to the scoring before halftime. The statistics reflected the clear superiority: 29 shots, 17 on target, and an expected goals (xG) figure of 4.27 compared to Leipzig's meagre 0.62. Leipzig's first shot did not arrive until the 79th minute from David Raum. Manager Vincent Kompany, reportedly managing a hip issue, largely left the touchline instructions to his assistant Aaron Danks.
Demichelis criticises his own team
RB Leipzig boss Martin Demichelis, a former Bayern player, was disappointed with his team's display. "We were not present without the ball and also not brave with the ball. That match activity was missing," said the Argentine. He made three changes at halftime, but even Lukas Klostermann's first start since April failed to turn the tide. The defeat saw Leipzig drop to seventh, overtaken by newly-promoted Elversberg.
For Bayern, this was a first win after two league draws and a 3-3 friendly against Viking. Their recent form over the last five competitive matches reads LDDLW. Midfielder Konrad Laimer saw the performance as a key statement. "If we show that intensity and energy, we will win many games with this team," he said. In goal, 23-year-old Jonas Urbig made his fourth start of the season in place of the injured Manuel Neuer.
Focus now shifts entirely to the European showdown. Bayern host Arsenal in the Champions League on Wednesday. With five goals in six appearances this season, Michael Olise is currently the team's top scorer. The squad aims to carry the momentum from the Leipzig rout into a successful start on the continental stage. Their recent form over the last five competitive matches reads LDDLW. In goal, 23-year-old Jonas Urbig made his fourth start of the season in place of the injured Manuel Neuer.
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Manager Vincent Kompany confirmed on Sunday that he watched the Leipzig game with hip problems. "I had to hold back a bit," said the Belgian. He therefore left the tactical work to assistant coach Aaron Danks. Saturday's win was Bayern's first after two draws and a loss in their last five competitive games (LDDLW). The focus now is on Arsenal on Wednesday.
Ahead of the Champions League match against Arsenal on Wednesday, board member for sport Max Eberl confirmed another absence. Jamal Musiala will miss the game. "It won't be enough for Arsenal," said Eberl. The player is being eased back after a torn muscle fibre. He has already missed the last three games, including the 6-1 win over Leipzig on Saturday. Michael Olise is also suspended.
Update, 20 October 2026 Ahead of the Champions League match against Arsenal on Wednesday, manager Vincent Kompany explained his radical tactical logic. He confirmed that Harry Kane and Joshua Kimmich operated as centre-backs at times during the 6-1 win over Leipzig on 17 October. "We build on a radical logic," said Kompany. The win was Bayern's first after two draws and a loss in their last five competitive games (LDDLW). The focus now is on Arsenal.
