What derby? Bayern hammer Leipzig, score six goals again

It was supposed to be a top-of-the-table clash, but it turned into a Bayern Munich demolition job. RB Leipzig were thrashed once again at the Allianz Arena in Munich (6–1), confirming Vincent Kompany’s claim that his team are not going through a dip in form despite a few slip-ups at the start of the season. From the first minute to the last, the hosts dictated the tempo, steamrolled their opponents and could easily have put several more past an otherwise excellent Maarten Vandevoordt. The fact that the Belgian made 11 saves, while the Bavarians struck the woodwork twice, best illustrates what happened on the pitch.Bayern have shown RB Leipzig very little mercy of late. Since December 2024, the two teams have met seven times, with Bayern winning 5–1 on two occasions, recording a 6–0 victory in last season’s opening fixture, and now producing another six-goal performance tonight — 6–1. What will please Kompany ahead of the Champions League clash with Arsenal is Luis Díaz’s return to form. The Colombian was once again at the level he reached last season, scoring a hat-trick and signaling that he will be one of the German champions’ key weapons for the rest of the campaign.Michael Olise (one goal) and Harry Kane (one goal and two assists) delivered their usual strong performances, Joshua Kimmich controlled the midfield, Aleksandar Pavlović reaffirmed his class, while South Korean defender Kim Min-jae showed that he could easily push Jonathan Tah out of the starting XI if he continues to perform at this level. Just how powerless Leipzig were is reflected in the fact that they did not register their first shot on target until the 78th minute, by which time Bayern had already taken their foot off the gas. Demichelis could do nothing to change the situation, sitting helplessly on the bench and shaking his head. He even tried making early substitutions, but to no avail.BUNDESLIGA – MATCHDAY 6FridayEintracht Frankfurt – Koln 1-0 (0-0)/Ebnoutalib 77/SaturdayElversberg – Augsburg 4-3 (3-1)/Petkov 4, Gunther 7, Rohr 28, Schmahl 89 – Rieder 45+9 (p), Gregoritsch 76(p), Komur 90/Hamburger – Stuttgart 1-0 (0-0) /Muheim 89/Schalke – Mainz 0-1 (0-1)/Tietz 24Union Berlin – Dortmund 0-0 (0-0)Werder (3.70) Paderborn 2-2 (0-2)/Fillkrug 59, 65(p) – Marino 18, Tigges 30Bayern – RB Leipzig 6-1 (3-0)/Diaz 12, 47, 69, Pavlovic 26, Olise 34, Kane 52 – Maksimovic 90+1/Sunday16.30: (1.75) Leverkusen (4.20) Freiburg (4.20)18.30: (3.25) M' gladbach (3.60) Hoffenheim (2.15) ***odds are subject to change***

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