Harry Kane scored a second-half hat-trick and Michael Olise added two goals as Bayern Munich crushed RB Leipzig 6-0 in their Bundesliga opener, making a powerful early statement.
Kane got his first goal in the 64th minute and followed with two more in the 74th and 77th, capping a dominant performance by the champions.
Vincent Kompany’s side, fresh off a German Supercup win against Stuttgart last week, looked fully prepared for the league start. Their high pressing caused problems for Leipzig, and their finishing was clinical.
“We wanted to make a statement in our first home game, and that’s exactly what we did,” Kane said. “We played at a high level and were efficient. Winning 6-0, we can’t ask for more. At halftime, we were already 3-0 up, and I told myself I needed to get on the scoresheet.”
Bayern put Leipzig under pressure from the beginning, scoring twice in five minutes to take control. Both goals came from quick passing moves near the edge of the box. Olise fired in from a tight angle in the 27th minute, and new signing Luis Díaz scored his first Bundesliga goal with a powerful shot off the crossbar in the 32nd.
With Leipzig struggling, Serge Gnabry thought he had added a third in the 40th minute, but his shot deflected onto the bar. Two minutes later, though, he set up Olise for his second goal of the night with a well-timed assist.
Kane took over in the second half, scoring in the 64th minute after good work from Díaz. He then slipped a low shot past two defenders to make it 5-0 before completing his hat-trick shortly after.
In Ligue 1, Paris Saint-Germain edged past Angers 1-0 thanks to a second-half goal from Fabián Ruiz. The win came on a frustrating night for last season’s treble winners, who struggled to break down a stubborn Angers side and even missed a penalty through Ousmane Dembélé.
Manager Luis Enrique had warned that it might take a few games for his team to find their rhythm, especially after a short preseason following their Club World Cup run in July. That prediction held true, as PSG controlled the game but created few clear chances early on.
Midway through the first half, the referee had to be replaced due to injury, giving an animated Luis Enrique a chance to speak to his players. The new official was soon involved, awarding a penalty for a foul on João Neves. But Dembélé, who scored 35 goals last season, sent his spot kick over the bar.
PSG’s only other good chance before halftime came when Désiré Doué curled a shot just wide from outside the box. The breakthrough finally came five minutes after the break. Doué’s attempted pass in the area was intercepted, but the ball fell to Ruiz, who drilled a low shot into the far corner.
After the match, as the team celebrated last season’s successes, goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma bid an emotional farewell to the PSG fans. The Italian, a key figure in the club’s recent achievements, has been told he can leave, and he was visibly moved when his teammates urged him toward the supporters chanting his name.
Frequently Asked Questions
Of course Here is a list of FAQs about that match designed to be helpful for both new and experienced football fans
General Match Information
Q Who did Bayern Munich play
A They played against RB Leipzig in the German Bundesliga
Q What was the final score
A Bayern Munich won 30
Q When did this match happen
A The match was played on Saturday March 23 2024
About the Players Performances
Q What is a hattrick
A A hattrick is when a single player scores three goals in one game
Q How many goals has Harry Kane scored this season
A After this hattrick he had scored 30 goals in the Bundesliga breaking the record for most goals in a debut season
Q Is this Luis Díazs first season with Bayern
A No Luis Díaz is a Liverpool player This question seems to be based on a mixup The player who scored his first Bayern goal in this match was Eric Dier
Q Wait so who actually scored the first goal for Bayern
A Eric Dier scored his first goal for Bayern Munich to open the scoring in this match
Q How did Harry Kane perform overall
A He was the man of the match Besides his three goals his overall play and linkup were excellent
Team League Context
Q Why is this win so important for Bayern
A It was a crucial win against a direct rival that helped them keep pressure on league leaders Bayer Leverkusen at the time
Q What competition was this match in
A It was a league match in the German top division the Bundesliga
Q Where was the match played
A It was played at Bayerns home stadium the Allianz Arena in Munich
For Advanced Fans
Q What types of goals did Kane score
A He scored two goals with his powerful right foot and one with his left foot showcasing his complete finishing ability
Q Did any of Kanes goals come from the penalty spot
A No all three of his goals were from open play which makes the hattrick even more impressive
