As Saturday afternoon turned into evening, Bayern Munich reinforced their position as the team to beat, displaying an untouchable quality spurred by genuine competition in their match against Eintracht Frankfurt. This performance highlighted the events of the earlier match between Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig.
The match between second and third in the Bundesliga had the anticipation of a defining early-season clash, but the reality on the field was more subdued. Niko Kovac, drawing on the wisdom of former Bayern manager Giovanni Trapattoni, noted that "if you can't win, you can't lose," following the 1-1 draw. Ole Werner, Leipzig's coach, pointed to his team's ongoing development. The result seemed to leave both teams partially satisfied and partially frustrated. This game has always been significant since Leipzig's promotion in 2016, with the two clubs representing contrasting ideologies. While the Bundesliga has grown accustomed to Leipzig, there remains a distinct hostility towards them when they visit Signal Iduna Park.
Bayern Munich demonstrated their dominance with a commanding 3-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt. Luis Díaz played a pivotal role, scoring twice and providing an assist for Harry Kane's goal. Díaz's performance earned him the title of Player of the Match. Bayern's rapid start saw Díaz score after just 15 seconds, setting the tone for their dominance. His opening goal was not only the fastest of the Bundesliga season but also Bayern's quickest league goal since September 14, 2024.
Bayern's coach, Vincent Kompany, praised Díaz, highlighting his work rate and energy as a perfect fit for the team. Kompany emphasized that Díaz's energy is contagious and invigorates Bayern's attacking play. Díaz has played in all ten of Bayern's competitive matches this season.
Harry Kane also made his mark, scoring his 11th league goal of the season, setting a new Bundesliga record after just six matchdays. Bayern's victory extended their lead at the top of the Bundesliga to four points over Borussia Dortmund. The win against Frankfurt marked Bayern's tenth consecutive victory in all competitions, setting a new club record since their Bundesliga promotion in 1965.
Manuel Neuer, Bayern's goalkeeper, equaled Thomas Müller's record of 362 Bundesliga wins. Neuer's clean sheet against Frankfurt marked his 362nd Bundesliga victory, matching Müller's all-time record.
Bayern's performance against Frankfurt showcased their strength and composure. Their defense allowed Frankfurt only one harmless shot, securing their fourth clean sheet in six Bundesliga games. Up front, Bayern displayed their usual flair, coming close to scoring multiple times.
Looking ahead, Bayern will face Borussia Dortmund at the Allianz Arena after the international break.
