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Bayern Munich started their season with a massive statement win. Harry Kane was the star of the show, scoring three goals in the second half. Michael Olise and new signing Luis Díaz also found the net in the first half. This dominant performance is their biggest opening-day victory in four years.

Key Points: Bayern Munich Thrash RB Leipzig 6-0 in Bundesliga Opener

  • Harry Kane nets a clinical second-half hat-trick
  • Michael Olise scores a brace in the first half
  • New signing Luis Díaz scores on his Bundesliga debut
  • VAR denies RB Leipzig a consolation goal from Antonio Nusa
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Bayern Munich begin Bundesliga defence with six-goal thrashing of RB Leipzig

Harry Kane scores a hat-trick as Bayern Munich begin their title defence with a dominant 6-0 victory over RB Leipzig at the Allianz Arena.

"The result marks Bayern’s biggest opening-day win since 2020 and sends a clear message to the rest of the league. - Article Summary"

Munich, Aug 23

Bayern Munich kicked off the 2025/26 Bundesliga season in emphatic style on Friday night, dismantling RB Leipzig 6-0 at the Allianz Arena. Harry Kane stole the spotlight with a clinical second-half hat-trick, while Michael Olise and new signing Luis Díaz also got on the scoresheet in a statement win for the reigning champions.

Vincent Kompany stuck with the same starting XI that secured the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup last weekend, and his decision paid off immediately. Bayern dominated from the outset, with Olise opening the scoring in the 27th minute, capitalizing on a loose ball in the box after slick buildup play.

Díaz, making his Bundesliga debut, doubled the lead just five minutes later. The Colombian winger latched onto a Serge Gnabry layoff and rifled a shot in off the crossbar. Olise added his second and Bayern’s third before the break, cutting inside and coolly finishing into the bottom corner after more sharp link-up play.

Despite a more adventurous second-half showing from Leipzig, Bayern continued to punish them on the counter. Kane opened his account for the season after rounding his defender and slotting past Péter Gulácsi. Leipzig thought they had pulled one back through Antonio Nusa, but VAR ruled the goal out due to a moving ball at the free-kick.

Kane was far from finished. He added his second after a Díaz flick, curling the ball into the far corner. The England captain completed his hat-trick just minutes later, blasting home with his left foot after another break down the left wing.

The result marks Bayern’s biggest opening-day win since 2020 and sends a clear message to the rest of the league. With confidence high, they now turn their attention to Wednesday’s DFB Cup clash away at Wehen Wiesbaden.

- IANS

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Priya S
As an Indian football fan who stays up late to watch Bundesliga, this was worth the sleep deprivation! Luis Díaz looks like an amazing signing. Bayern's attack is just terrifying this season.
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Arjun K
Kompany is proving his doubters wrong! The team looks so well-organized and hungry. But let's be honest - Leipzig were poor defensively. Better teams will test Bayern more seriously.
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Sarah B
Watching from Mumbai with my Bayern fan club! The counter-attacking football was breathtaking. Olise and Díaz on the wings with Kane in the middle - that's just unfair for defenders! 😂
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Michael C
Impressive performance but let's not get carried away. Leipzig were terrible and Bayern will face much tougher tests. The real challenge will be in Champions League against Premier League sides.
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Ananya R
Bayern's transfer business paying off immediately! Díaz and Olise adding so much pace and creativity. As an Indian football enthusiast, it's great to see such quality football. Bundesliga is seriously underrated here!

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