Bayern Munich routs RB Leipzig 6-1 to climb top of Bundesliga
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 6:33 PM
Last updated Oct 17, 2026
Bayern Munich scored six goals to overpower RB Leipzig 6-1 at Allianz Arena on October 17. Luis Díaz netted three times, with contributions from Pavlovic, Olise, and Harry Kane. The victory allowed Bayern to accumulate 14 points, surpassing Borussia Dortmund due to a better goal difference. RB Leipzig managed a consolation goal from Maksimovic in stoppage time. Bayern's next match is against Freiburg, while they also prepare to host Arsenal in the Champions League.
- •Bayern Munich leads Bundesliga with 14 points after the win.
- •Luis Díaz scored three goals in the match.
- •Harry Kane assisted and also got on the scoresheet.
- •Maksimovic scored a late consolation for RB Leipzig.
- •Bayern's next match is against Freiburg on October 25.
- 6:33 PMYahoo Sports — Crisis, what crisis? Bayern thrash Leipzig 6-1
- 6:24 PMYahoo Sports — 😎 Bayern Munich hit six and go top of the Bundesliga
"Luis Díaz scored a hat-trick as Bayern Munich ended a mini crisis in emphatic fashion with a 6-1 demolition of RB Leipzig on Saturday which took them to the top of the Bundesliga for at least a day. Díaz wasted a big chance in the first minute before he opened the scoring in the 12th off an over the top ball from Joshua Kimmich.
"Bayern Munich thrashed RB Leipzig 6-1 on Saturday (17) to go top of the Bundesliga.Luis Díaz (three), Pavlovic, Olise and Harry Kane scored the goals at the Allianz Arena.Highlights coming soon. Baye...
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 17, 2026, 6:33 PMCrisis, what crisis? Bayern thrash Leipzig 6-1
Luis Díaz scored a hat-trick as Bayern Munich ended a mini crisis in emphatic fashion with a 6-1 demolition of RB Leipzig on Saturday which took them to the top of the Bundesliga for at least a day. Díaz wasted a big chance in the first minute before he opened the scoring in the 12th off an over the top ball from Joshua Kimmich.
- Yahoo SportsOct 17, 2026, 6:24 PM😎 Bayern Munich hit six and go top of the Bundesliga
Bayern Munich thrashed RB Leipzig 6-1 on Saturday (17) to go top of the Bundesliga.Luis Díaz (three), Pavlovic, Olise and Harry Kane scored the goals at the Allianz Arena.Highlights coming soon. Baye...
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