Diaz dazzles as Bayern batter Leipzig to go top
MUNICH: Luis Diaz hit a hat-trick as Bayern Munich pummelled a listless RB Leipzig 6-1 on Saturday to climb to the top of the Bundesliga.
Bayern Munich's Luis Diaz scored a hat-trick and assisted two goals as the German giants overwhelmed RB Leipzig 6-1, dethroning Borussia Dortmund from the Bundesliga top spot. Harry Kane contributed with a goal and two assists, while Aleksandar Pavlovic and Michael Olise also found the back of the net. The dominant performance marked Bayern's best of the season and provided a confidence boost ahead of their Champions League clash against English champions Arsenal.
Diaz had faced criticism for a goal drought in recent matches but delivered a stellar display at the Allianz Arena, terrorizing Leipzig defender Lukas Klostermann. Bayern coach Vincent Kompany, a former Manchester City teammate of Leipzig coach Martin Demichelis, showcased tactical mastery against his former colleague. Leipzig's Andrija Maksimovic scored a consolation goal in stoppage time.
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