Munich, Oct 18 (V7N)- Bayern Munich stormed to a 6-1 victory over RB Leipzig at the Allianz Arena on Saturday, with Colombian winger Luis Diaz scoring a hat-trick and Harry Kane finding the net in his 100th Bundesliga appearance as Vincent Kompany’s side reclaimed the top spot.
The victory moved Bayern above Borussia Dortmund on goal difference, with both teams level on points after six matches.
Bayern took control early, with Diaz opening the scoring in the 12th minute. The Colombian controlled a superb lofted pass from Joshua Kimmich before beating Leipzig goalkeeper Maarten Vandevoordt with a low shot.
Aleksandar Pavlovic doubled the hosts’ advantage in the 26th minute, finishing clinically after receiving a cross from Diaz.
Michael Olise made it 3-0 eight minutes later, exchanging passes with Kane before curling a shot towards the far post.
Diaz struck again shortly after the restart, finding the net in the 47th minute after being set up by Kane. The England captain then marked his 100th Bundesliga appearance with a goal in the 53rd minute, converting a cross from Nathaniel Brown.
Diaz completed his hat-trick in the 69th minute, finishing a pass from Olise to cap a commanding performance by the hosts.
Leipzig managed a late consolation goal in stoppage time through substitute Andrija Maksimovic, but the visitors were unable to prevent a heavy defeat.
After six matches, Bayern have 14 points and lead the Bundesliga on goal difference, with Borussia Dortmund level on points.
Bayern will next host Arsenal in a UEFA Champions League fixture on Wednesday, according to the schedule provided.
END/SMA/AJ
