Soccer-Bayern thrash Leipzig 5-1 to end year in style

Soccer Football - Bundesliga - Bayern Munich v RB Leipzig - Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany - December 20, 2024 Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates REUTERS/Angelika Warmuth

MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) -Bayern Munich stamped their authority over the Bundesliga in commanding style by hammering fourth-placed RB Leipzig 5-1 on Friday in a game that featured two goals in the opening two minutes for the first time in the league’s history.

Having lost their first league match of the season to Mainz last week, Bayern delivered a command performance against a Leipzig side who struggled to build any attacking momentum.