The match began with unprecedented intensity, featuring two goals within the first two minutes—a first in Bundesliga history. Jamal Musiala opened the scoring for Bayern after just 28 seconds, capitalizing on a precise assist from Michael Olise. Leipzig responded almost immediately, with Benjamin Šeško equalizing in the second minute following a swift counter-attack led by Loïs Openda.
Bayern regained control in the 25th minute when former Leipzig midfielder Konrad Laimer scored his first Bundesliga goal for the club, volleying in another assist from Olise. Joshua Kimmich extended the lead to 3-1 before halftime with a powerful long-range strike in the 36th minute.
In the second half, Bayern continued their dominance. Leroy Sané added a fourth goal in the 75th minute, finishing a through ball from Alphonso Davies. Shortly after, Davies himself scored with a header from a Kimmich cross, sealing the 5-1 victory.
This decisive win places Bayern Munich seven points clear at the top of the Bundesliga table with 36 points, marking the 26th time they have led the league at Christmas—a position from which they have historically secured the title 23 out of 25 times.
The match was overshadowed by a tragic incident in Magdeburg, where a car drove into crowds at a Christmas market, resulting in two fatalities and at least 60 injuries. In light of this, Bayern Munich canceled their post-match press conference and Christmas celebrations. Head coach Vincent Kompany expressed his condolences, stating, "It's almost impossible to talk about football tonight. Right now the people in Magdeburg are in our thoughts."
Bayern's next fixture is scheduled after the winter break, where they will aim to maintain their strong form and continue their pursuit of the Bundesliga title.
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