Luis Díaz netted a hat‑trick as [Bayern Munich](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Bayern_Munich) thrashed a lack‑lustre [RB Leipzig](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RB_Leipzig) 6‑1 at the Allianz Arena on Saturday, propelling the German champions to the summit of the [Bundesliga](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bundesliga).
Borussia Dortmund had briefly moved ahead of Freiburg after their earlier draw at Union Berlin, but Bayern responded with a ruthless performance to retake first place.
The win marked Bayern’s most convincing display of the season and should raise their confidence ahead of Wednesday’s home Champions League clash with English champions Arsenal.
Díaz, who had been criticised for going four league games without scoring, ignited the attack by repeatedly troubling Leipzig defender Lukas Klostermann down the left flank.
In his 100th Bundesliga appearance, [Harry Kane](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Kane) contributed a goal and two assists, orchestrating play from deep, while Aleksandar Pavlović and Michael Olise also found the net.
Despite nursing a hip problem, Bayern coach [Vincent Kompany](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vincent_Kompany) delivered a tactical masterclass against opposite‑number Martin Demichelis, his former Manchester City teammate.
Bayern have now beaten Leipzig in three consecutive meetings, amassing a combined 17‑1 scoreline.
After two goalless draws that had left the giants in a rare slump, they shook off the funk early, with Díaz, Pavlović and Olise establishing control before the break.
Following the interval, Díaz scored on either side of a Kane tap‑in, before the England captain was withdrawn before the hour mark in preparation for the upcoming Arsenal encounter.
Leipzig’s Andrija Maksimović managed a late consolation in stoppage time.
#### What happened in Dortmund’s draw at Union Berlin?
Dortmund were unable to maintain their lead over Bayern after being held to a 0‑0 stalemate at Union Berlin.
After a blistering start to the season with six straight wins across all competitions, Dortmund have faltered recently, recording two draws and a loss in their last three fixtures.
"We simply have to get better in attack. Right now, it’s just not good enough," Dortmund midfielder Waldemar Anton told Sky Sports.
Serhou Guirassy missed a golden‑chance to secure all three points, heading wide with eleven minutes left, highlighting the team's offensive struggles.
The goalless result marked the first ever draw between the two clubs in their 16‑match history.
Mid‑match, substitute midfielder Konstantinos Karetsas suffered a serious‑looking ankle injury and was stretchered off eight minutes after coming on.
"Let’s hope it’s not too serious. He’s not feeling great right now," Dortmund sporting director Ole Book said to reporters.
Stuttgart, meanwhile, faced a setback ahead of their Champions League tie with Atletico Madrid, losing 1‑0 to Hamburg after an 88th‑minute strike by Miro Muheim.
The club sit 13th in the Bundesliga with two wins and four defeats, yet have impressed in Europe, occupying fourth place in the 36‑team Champions League table after two matches.
Promoted side Elversberg continued their impressive debut season, edging Augsburg 4‑3 at home, with goals from Lukas Petkov, Lasse Günther, Maximilian Rohr and Frederik Schmahl, lifting them to sixth in the league.
Niclas Füllkrug scored for the fifth straight Bundesliga game, his brace helping Werder Bremen recover from a two‑goal deficit to draw 2‑2 with Paderborn.
Finally, a first‑half strike from Phillip Tietz secured a 1‑0 win for Mainz over Schalke, moving the club up to fifth place in the standings.