Bayern Munich bounced back from a surprise defeat in their previous match with a resounding 5-1 victory over RB Leipzig, solidifying their position as Bundesliga leaders. This dominant performance at the Allianz Arena increased their lead to seven points over second-placed Bayer Leverkusen, who will aim to narrow the gap against Freiburg on Saturday.

A Blistering Start

Bayern wasted no time asserting their dominance. Jamal Musiala opened the scoring just 28 seconds into the match, finishing off a brilliant sequence involving Joshua Kimmich and Harry Kane. While Leipzig quickly equalized through Benjamin Šeško, Bayern responded emphatically.

Konrad Laimer restored the lead with a stunning volley, and before halftime, Joshua Kimmich extended the advantage with a thunderous long-range strike clocked at 114 km/h.

A Ruthless Second Half

Bayern continued their relentless attack in the second half. Leroy Sané and Alphonso Davies added goals, completing the rout against a Leipzig side that struggled to contain Bayern's offensive onslaught.

Kimmich delivered a standout performance, registering a goal, an assist, and commanding control of the midfield. Leipzig’s woes were compounded by the injury to Benjamin Henrichs, who limped off with an ankle issue that could sideline him for several weeks.

This emphatic win dispels any doubts following Bayern’s inconsistent form in recent weeks. The reigning Bundesliga champions reaffirmed their superiority and sent a clear message to their competitors: the road to the title still runs through Munich.