US EditionBayern Demolish Hosts Leipzig in Stunning 5-1 Comeback Win
Bayern overturned a halftime deficit with five goals in 38 minutes, extending their lead over Borussia Dortmund to 11 points, officials said.
- On Saturday, Bayern Munich rallied to score five goals in the second half, overturning a halftime deficit to beat RB Leipzig 5-1, The Canadian Press reported.
- Leipzig's mistakes and a slip allowed Bayern Munich to regain momentum, and Bayern coach Vincent Kompany said Leipzig were better in the first half but his team improved after the break.
- Serge Gnabry's strike five minutes after the restart leveled the match, and Harry Kane then put Bayern ahead as Jonathan Tah, Aleksandar Pavlovic and Michael Olise scored late to complete victory.
- Bayern's win maintained an 11-point lead over Borussia Dortmund and moved Bayern Munich to 50 points as RB Leipzig dropped to fourth on 32.
- Beyond the scoreline, this was only the second time Bayern Munich scored five after trailing at halftime in a Bundesliga away game, with Jamal Musiala returning off the bench to assist and Manuel Neuer making crucial saves amid contract speculation.
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The top match in Leipzig was decided by FC Bayern with 5:1. In the catacombs of the Leipzig stadium there were some curious scenes afterwards.
FC Bayern also takes the heavy hurdle at RB Leipzig with 5:1. At the half-time it had looked quite different. The Munich voices.
RB Leipzig were explosive offensively at times and took an early lead against Bayern Munich, but defensive errors were punished by the unstoppable Bundesliga leaders. The offensive was going on at both ends l...
Boston Herald
Independent EspañolBy JAMES ELLINGWORTH Just as Leipzig seemed to be the team that would tip Bayern Munich his first defeat in the Bundesliga this season, the Bavarian team found an extra march. Bayern scored five goals in 38 minutes of the second half to crush Saturday 5-1 to Leipzig after going to the disadvantage rest for the first time in the German league this season. Harry Kane scored his 21st goal in the Bundesliga in what could be a record season, but it w…
6:0 in the first round, 5:1 in the second round: Bayern's record against Leipzig, a top four candidate. The early gap remains a marginal note, Jamal Musiala celebrates his comeback with a goal.
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