Harry Kane blanks as Bayern Munich thrash Leipzig 5-1 | OneFootball

Bayern Munich took on RB Leipzig today and got a welcome boost as striker Harry Kane returned from his three-week injury lay-off to lead the line as they mullered their opponents 5-1.

The Englishman started brightly as his lay-off led to Jamal Musiala’s opening goal in the first minute.

However, Leipzig responded immediately as Lois Openda spun Kim min-jae to set up Benjamin Sesko, who arrowed in the equaliser.

After the game yoyoed between the two sides, Bayern marked their stamp on the game. A neat one-two between Michael Olise and Konrad Laimer allowed the Austrian to finish.

Joshua Kimmich belted in Bayern’s third to give them a healthy two-goal lead heading into the half-time break. Bayern ensured the win against a clueless Leipzig with Alphonso Davies and Leroy Sane bagging second-half goals to keep them atop the log and extend their lead to seven points.

Despite the comprehensive win, Kane did not get a goal, although he did enjoy an excellent outing.

Kane completed four out of four dribbles and won six of his 11 duels while playing two key passes. He also missed a big chance to add to his tally of 14 goals in 12 Bundesliga games this season before being substituted for Thomas Muller.

Die Rekordmeister are powering towards wrestling back the Meisterschale from Bayer Leverkusen following their unprecedented win last term.

Kane will be hoping they can hold on to this lead until the end of the season as he looks to seal his first trophy as a player, crowing what has been a stunning career.

The Bundesliga will go on a break until the second week of January, and when the action resumes, Bayern face Borussia Monchengladbach, hoping to pick up another three points.

Kane will be keen to continue breaking Bundesliga records, powering Bayern to a potential 33rd league title.