Match report

Bayern Munich Defeats RB Leipzig 5-1 in Bundesliga Clash

RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
1–5
FT
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich
Jan 17, 2026

Bayern Munich displayed their dominance in the Bundesliga by defeating RB Leipzig with an impressive 5-1 scoreline. Despite Romulo Cardoso's early opener for RB Leipzig, Bayern Munich mounted a strong comeback led by goals from S. Gnabry, H. Kane, Jonathan Tah, A. Pavlovic, and M. Olise.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: RB Leipzig 1–5 Bayern Munich
  • • Romulo Cardoso (RB Leipzig) opened the scoring in the 20th minute assisted by D. Raum.
  • • Bayern Munich's goals were scored by S. Gnabry, H. Kane, Jonathan Tah, A. Pavlovic, and M. Olise.
  • • M. Olise provided three assists for Bayern Munich’s goals.
  • • Niklas Seiwald (RB Leipzig) received a yellow card in the 29th minute.

Lineups

RB Leipzig

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Gulacsi (G)
  • 17 R. Baku (D)
  • 4 W. Orban (D)
  • 23 C. Lukeba (D)
  • 22 D. Raum (D)
  • 24 X. Schlager (M)
  • 13 N. Seiwald (M)
  • 14 C. Baumgartner (M)
  • 49 Y. Diomande (F)
  • 40 Romulo Cardoso (F)
  • 7 A. Nusa (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 M. Vandevoordt
  • 5 E. Bitshiabu
  • 6 E. Banzuzi
  • 11 C. Harder
  • 19 K. Nedeljkovic
  • 27 T. Gomis
  • 33 A. Maksimovic
  • 35 M. Finkgrafe
  • 39 B. Henrichs

Bayern Munich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Neuer (G)
  • 20 T. Bischof (D)
  • 2 D. Upamecano (D)
  • 4 J. Tah (D)
  • 21 H. Ito (D)
  • 45 A. Pavlovic (M)
  • 8 L. Goretzka (M)
  • 42 L. Karl (M)
  • 7 S. Gnabry (M)
  • 14 L. Diaz (M)
  • 9 H. Kane (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 J. Urbig
  • 3 Kim Min-Jae
  • 6 J. Kimmich
  • 10 J. Musiala
  • 17 M. Olise
  • 19 A. Davies
  • 22 R. Guerreiro
  • 38 F. Chavez
  • 47 D. Daiber

Timeline

  1. RB Leipzig
    20' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    Romulo Cardoso · Assist: D. Raum
  2. RB Leipzig
    29' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    N. Seiwald

    Foul

  3. Bayern Munich
    46' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Goretzka · On: J. Kimmich
  4. Bayern Munich
    50' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Gnabry · Assist: D. Upamecano
  5. Bayern Munich
    57' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Karl · On: M. Olise
  6. Bayern Munich
    67' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Kane · Assist: M. Olise
  7. RB Leipzig
    81' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Seiwald · On: E. Banzuzi
  8. RB Leipzig
    81' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Romulo Cardoso · On: C. Harder
  9. Bayern Munich
    81' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Bischof · On: A. Davies
  10. Bayern Munich
    82' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    Jonathan Tah · Assist: M. Olise
  11. RB Leipzig
    85' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Baumgartner · On: T. Gomis
  12. Bayern Munich
    85' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Pavlovic · Assist: M. Olise
  13. Bayern Munich
    87' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 4
    Off: H. Ito · On: Kim Min-Jae
  14. Bayern Munich
    87' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Gnabry · On: J. Musiala
  15. Bayern Munich
    88' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Olise · Assist: J. Musiala
  16. RB Leipzig
    90' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Nusa · On: A. Maksimovic

Match Stats

Stat RB Leipzig Bayern Munich
Fouls 7 6
Pass Accuracy 81% 87%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 19
Corners 5 9
Total Passes 432 610
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 5 6
Shots on Target 4 12
xG 2.45 4.56
Shots off Target 8 1
Possession 42% 58%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 352 532
Shots Inside Box 14 16
Saves 7 3
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bayern Munich's equalizer by S. Gnabry in the 50th minute marked a turning point, shifting momentum towards them.
  • ▸ The introduction of M. Olise and Jonathan Tah provided crucial support for Bayern Munich’s offense, leading to multiple goals.