Bayern Munich produced a breathtaking turnaround to crush RB Leipzig 5-1 at Allianz Arena, scoring five times in just 38 second-half minutes after trailing at the break, a first this season in the Bundesliga.
Harry Kane netted his 21st league goal of what could become a record-breaking campaign, but the victory was a collective effort, with five different scorers contributing.
Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was also pivotal, making key stops as speculation swirls over a potential contract extension for the 39-year-old veteran.
Jürgen Klopp, observing in his role as Red Bull’s head of global soccer, witnessed Leipzig take an early lead when Rômulo finished David Raum’s cross, capping a dominant first half for the hosts.
The tide turned after halftime due to Leipzig errors. In the 50th minute, Dayot Upamecano intercepted Christoph Baumgartner and set up Serge Gnabry to equalize.
Seventeen minutes later, Ridle Baku slipped while trying to block a cross, allowing Kane to slot home, drawing him level with Manchester City’s Erling Haaland as Europe’s top scorer.
From there, Bayern ran riot. Jonathan Tah, Aleksandar Pavlovic, and Michael Olise struck in quick succession (83rd, 85th, and 88th minutes), completing the emphatic comeback. Olise’s goal also marked his 100th across all competitions for Bayern.
Adding to the celebration, Jamal Musiala returned from a July injury sustained at the Club World Cup, coming off the bench to play his first minutes in months and joining fans in jubilant applause at the final whistle.
