Just as it appeared that RB Leipzig could hand Bayern Munich their first Bundesliga defeat of the season, Bayern shifted into high gear.
The team netted five goals within a stunning 38 minutes in the second half, overcoming a 1-0 halftime deficit to secure a 5-1 victory over Leipzig.
Harry Kane marked his 21st goal in the Bundesliga this season, potentially setting records, but it was a collective effort as five players contributed to the scoreline. Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer also played a vital role with key saves, with ongoing discussions about whether Bayern will renew the contract of the 39-year-old.
Jürgen Klopp, in his role as head of global soccer at Red Bull, observed with satisfaction as Rômulo slotted home David Raum‘s cross, giving Leipzig a lead in a first half where they were largely in control but squandered chances.
Bayern capitalized on Leipzig’s mistakes to get back in the match. In the 50th minute, Dayot Upamecano dispossessed Christoph Baumgartner and assisted Serge Gnabry for a goal. Then, in the 67th minute, Ridle Baku inadvertently allowed Kane to score after slipping while attempting to intercept a cross.
This goal moved Kane ahead of Manchester City’s Erling Haaland in the race for top scorer in Europe’s top leagues this season.
Following that, Bayern continued to dominate as Jonathan Tah, Aleksandar Pavlovic, and Michael Olise added goals in the 83rd, 85th, and 88th minutes, completing Bayern’s remarkable comeback. This match marked Olise’s 100th goal across all competitions for Bayern.
Additionally, attacking midfielder Jamal Musiala made his highly anticipated return after a leg injury sustained in July, coming off the bench to join in the celebration with Bayern’s fans at the final whistle.
Contributions to this report were made by the Associated Press and ESPN Research.