In matchday 18 of the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich delivered an impressive performance, overturning an early deficit to clinch a resounding 5-1 win against RB Leipzig at the Red Bull Arena. Rômulo opened the scoring for the home side in the 19th minute, but the visitors responded decisively.
Serge Gnabry started the comeback with a goal in the 49th minute of the second half, followed by Harry Kane in the 66th minute, Jonathan Tah in the 81st minute, Aleksandar Pavlovic just minutes later, and Michael Olise capped off the scoring in the 83rd minute.
Serge Gnabry was undoubtedly the standout player of the match, contributing significantly to Bayern’s victory with one goal. Michael Olise also shone brightly, adding to Bayern’s tally with a goal of his own.
RB Leipzig’s coach, Ole Werner, set up his team in a 4-3-3 formation with Péter Gulácsi in goal; Ridle Baku, Willi Orban, Castello Lukeba, and David Raum making up the defense; Xaver Schlager, Nicolas Seiwald, and Christoph Baumgartner in midfield; and Yan Diomande, Rômulo, and Antonio Nusa in attack.
On the other side, Bayern Munich, led by Vincent Kompany, opted for a 4-5-1 strategy. Manuel Neuer was stationed in goal, while the defensive line consisted of Tom Bischof, Dayot Upamecano, Jonathan Tah, and Hiroki Ito. The midfield included Aleksandar Pavlovic, Leon Goretzka, Serge Gnabry, Lennart Karl, and Luis Díaz, with Harry Kane spearheading the attack.
Referee Sascha Stegemann officiated the game.
Looking ahead, RB Leipzig will face FC St. Pauli away in their next fixture, while Bayern Munich will host Augsburg.
This result leaves RB Leipzig with 32 points in the league, placing them fourth, while Bayern Munich leads the table with 50 points.
Substitutions for RB Leipzig
80’ 2T – Nicolas Seiwald out for Ezechiel Banzuzi, Rômulo out for Conrad Harder
83’ 2T – Christoph Baumgartner out for Tidiam Gomis
89’ 2T – Antonio Nusa out for Andrija Masksimovic
Yellow Card for RB Leipzig:
28’ 1T – Nicolas Seiwald (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Bayern Munich
45’ 2T – Leon Goretzka out for Joshua Kimmich
55’ 2T – Lennart Karl out for Michael Olise
81’ 2T – Tom Bischof out for Alphonso Davies
85’ 2T – Hiroki Ito out for Kim Minjae
86’ 2T – Serge Gnabry out for Jamal Musiala