Bayern Munich thrash Leipzig 5-1 as Harry Kane scores 21st Bundesliga goal

Bayern Munich came from behind to crush RB Leipzig 5-1 in the Bundesliga on Saturday, January 17, 2026, with Harry Kane netting his 21st league goal of the season. The champions fell behind in the first half when Leipzig's Romulo scored, but stormed back after the break with goals from Serge Gnabry, Kane, Jonathan Tah, Aleksandar Pavlovic and Michael Olise. Bayern's victory extends their lead to 11 points over Borussia Dortmund at the top of the table, maintaining a record-breaking campaign. With 50 points from 18 games, they equal the best start in German league history while their 71 goals scored is also a record at this stage. Coach Vincent Kompany praised his team's second-half performance, saying they 'weren't afraid and really went for it.' Bayern's Jamal Musiala returned from a six-month injury layoff late in the game. In other matches, Borussia Dortmund needed a 95th-minute Emre Can penalty to beat struggling St Pauli 3-2 at home. Hoffenheim climbed to third place with a 1-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen, who have lost four of their last six games. With Bayern's dominance showing no signs of slowing, are Dortmund and the chasing pack capable of mounting any serious title challenge, or is this already a one-horse race for the remaining 16 games?

SOURCE: https://www.channelstv.com/2026/01/17/kane-scores-as-bayern-deliver-comeback-romp-over-leipzig/