Munich:Bayern Munich Luis Diaz scored a hat-trick as Bayern Munich overwhelmed RB Leipzig with a 6-1 victory at the Allianz Arena on Saturday during matchday six of the German Bundesliga. This win propelled Bayern to the top of the league standings.
According to Anadolu Agency – English, Diaz initiated the scoring in the 12th minute by controlling a lofted pass from Joshua Kimmich and sending a low shot past Leipzig's goalkeeper, Maarten Vandevoordt. Aleksandar Pavlovic extended Bayern's lead in the 26th minute with a near-post finish set up by Diaz.
Michael Olise added a third goal for Bayern in the 34th minute, successfully curling a low shot into the bottom-right corner following an exchange with Harry Kane. Bayern maintained their dominance into the second half, with Diaz striking again in the 47th minute after a pass from Kane.
Kane himself scored in the 53rd minute, marking his 100th Bundesliga appearance with a goal. Diaz completed his hat-trick in the 69th minute after receiving a pass from Olise and curling a shot beyond Vandevoordt. Although substitute Andrija Maksimovic scored a consolation goal for Leipzig in stoppage time, the victory secured Bayern 14 points from six matches, placing them ahead of Borussia Dortmund on goal difference. Leipzig remains with 10 points.
Bayern Munich will face Arsenal next in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday.