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Bayern Munich Routs RB Leipzig 5-1

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Bayern Munich staged a stunning second-half turnaround to beat RB Leipzig 5-1 on the road. Trailing at halftime for the first time in the Bundesliga season, the champions scored five goals in 38 minutes. Harry Kane netted his 21st league goal, while five different scorers contributed to the rout.

The comeback was sparked by Leipzig errors. Dayot Upamecano forced a turnover that led to Serge Gnabry's equalizer, and a defensive slip gifted Kane his goal. Jonathan Tah, Aleksandar Pavlovic, and Michael Olise added late strikes, with Olise scoring his 100th goal for Bayern. Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer also made crucial saves amid contract extension speculation.

The victory extends Bayern's lead at the top of the Bundesliga table. It also marked the return of Jamal Musiala, who came off the bench for his first appearance since breaking his leg in July. For Leipzig, it was a disappointing result watched by their head of global soccer, Jürgen Klopp.