Bayern Munich concluded the year with a decisive 5-1 victory over RB Leipzig at the Allianz Arena.
Following a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Mainz in their previous match, Bayern Munich rebounded with a strong performance against Leipzig on Friday night.
The team welcomed back Alphonso Davies and Harry Kane from injury, while Leon Goretzka was included in central midfield, replacing Aleksandar Pavlovic.
RB Leipzig's coach Marco Rose made two adjustments from the team that secured a 2-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt last week, introducing Peter Gulacsi and Arthur Vermeeren in place of Maarten Vandevoordt and Kevin Kampl.
The match began favorably for Bayern, who scored during their first attack. Michael Olise's pass found Jamal Musiala, who successfully netted the ball.
Leipzig responded quickly, with Benjamin Sesko converting Lois Openda's cross just one minute later.
Despite the equalizer, Bayern regained control and took the lead in the 25th minute, thanks to a goal from Konrad Laimer, assisted by Olise.
In the 36th minute, Joshua Kimmich added to the scoreline with a powerful long-range strike, ending the first half at 3-1 in favor of Bayern.
Seeking a fourth goal in the second half, Bayern's Jamal Musiala was denied by a remarkable one-handed save from Gulacsi early on.
Leipzig had a rare opportunity in the 63rd minute when Antonio Nusa shot wide after Openda's initial attempt was blocked.
Harry Kane nearly scored in the 67th minute, but Gulacsi was again up to the task with a solid save.
Bayern's persistence paid off in the 75th minute when Leroy Sané, receiving a pass from Davies, found the back of the net.
Davies then scored himself in the 78th minute, heading in Kimmich's cross to finalize the score at 5-1.
This victory positions Bayern with 36 points, seven ahead of Bayer Leverkusen, who are set to face Freiburg on Saturday. RB Leipzig currently sits in fourth place.
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