Bayern Munich – RB Leipzig: Reigning Champions Smash Six (6-0)

The title holders started their league campaign with a dominant 6-0 thrashing of RB Leipzig. The rampant performance was underpinned by attacking dynamism and ruthlessness that sent a message to the rest of the league that Bayern Munich has not missed a beat in their rhythm. Ole Werner’s side, on the other hand, was left with an alarming set of areas that they have to improve on to make any progress in the 2025-26 season to qualify for Europe.

Tactical analysis and match report by Fahd Ahmed.

With Bundesliga supporters all geared up for the headline league match of the weekend, a clash between Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig was highly anticipated. The last time the two teams met, fans were treated to a six-goal thriller with Leipzig securing a late draw to delay the title celebrations. As the scoreline reveals, that match was full of unpredictable twists and turns.

Although the two teams were only marginally separated from each other during those ninety minutes, when looking at their broader season and achievements, they were vastly different. Bayern reclaimed their Bundesliga title with a commanding thirteen-point gap over previous holders Bayer Leverkusen. They had a decent run in the Champions League – knocked out by the eventual finalists, Inter Milan, in the quarterfinals. However, a round of 16 exit in the DFB-Pokal to Leverkusen was a small stain on their season. Overall, though, Bayern regained some stability and a sense of identity after an underwhelming 2023-24 season.

Furthermore, their very first match of the season . . .