Díaz hat-trick powers Bayern Munich to dominant win over 10-man Hoffenheim
Luis Díaz netted an eye-catching hat-trick as Bayern Munich hammered 10-man Hoffenheim 5-1 at the Allianz Arena, with Harry Kane adding two penalties to help Bayern restore their six-point lead at the Bundesliga summit.
Bayern Munich 5-1 HoffenheimGoals: 1-0 Kane (pen. 20'), 1-1 Kramarić 35' (assist: Asllani), 2-1 Kane (pen. 45'), 3-1 Díaz 45'+2 (assist: Kane), 4-1 Díaz 62' (assist: Olise), 5-1 Díaz 89' (assist: Musiala)Sent off: Akpoguma 17'
Bayern Munich entered this clash under unusual pressure, having gone two Bundesliga matches without a win for the first time under Vincent Kompany. The visitors arrived in Munich as the Bundesliga's form team, having won all five of their matches in 2026 – equalling their club record for consecutive victories.
Red card changes the game
Bayern started brightly with Serge Gnabry firing just wide after being set up by Michael Olise in the fourth minute. The match's complexion changed dramatically in the 17th minute when Kevin Akpoguma pulled down Luis Díaz in the box, conceding a penalty and receiving a straight red card. Harry Kane made no mistake from the spot, sending Oliver Baumann the wrong way to put Bayern ahead. Despite their numerical disadvantage, Christian Ilzer's men showed remarkable resilience and, remarkably, drew level when Andrej Kramarić capitalised on a Manuel Neuer error in the 35th minute. The Croatian forward slotted home after Fisnik Asllani intercepted Neuer's poor clearance.
Double blow before half-time
Hoffenheim's joy proved short-lived as Bayern struck twice before the interval. First, Vladimir Coufal fouled Díaz in the penalty area, and Kane confidently dispatched his second spot-kick in the 45th minute. The champions then landed a devastating blow in added time, with Díaz calmly finishing after being played through by Kane. The Colombian's precise finish made it 3-1 at the break, effectively ending Hoffenheim's resistance. The second half followed a predictable pattern as Bayern dominated their depleted opponents. The fourth goal arrived in the 62nd minute when Olise teed up Díaz for a simple finish. By this point, Kompany could afford to refresh his side, bringing on Lennart Karl, Jamal Musiala and Hiroki Ito. Kane received a well-deserved ovation when replaced by Nicolas Jackson in the 68th minute.
Díaz completes his hat-trick
With the match settled, Bayern continued to press forward against the tiring visitors. Musiala brought a smart save from Baumann in the 83rd minute as the champions hunted for more goals. Their persistence was rewarded in the 89th minute when Díaz completed his hat-trick with the pick of the bunch – a stunning strike from outside the box that flew into the corner past Baumann. The Colombian's first Bundesliga treble capped a statement victory for Bayern, who responded emphatically to their recent wobble. For Hoffenheim, despite the heavy defeat, they could take some encouragement from how they briefly threatened an upset before being overwhelmed by superior numbers and quality.
Man of the Match: Luis Díaz
Luis Díaz produced a masterclass at the Allianz Arena, becoming the first Colombian to score a Bundesliga hat-trick for Bayern Munich. His first goal just before half-time – a composed finish after being set up by Kane – arrived at a crucial moment, extending Bayern's lead to 3-1. His second goal effectively killed the contest, as he arrived at the back post to convert Olise's cross. The pick of the bunch came in the 89th minute – a sumptuous strike from outside the box that gave Baumann no chance. Beyond his goals, Díaz recorded the highest pass efficiency rating of any player (3.81) and remained a constant threat despite being the most pressed player of the match (21 times). His 670 Fantasy Manager points underline a truly dominant display.
Bundesliga Match Facts
xGoals: Bayern 5.85 - Hoffenheim 2.28
Fastest player: Alphonso Davies (Bayern), 34.98 km/h
Lowest goal probability: 5-1 by Luis Díaz (Bayern), 9 percent
Most pressed player: Luis Díaz (Bayern), 21 times under pressure
Pass efficiency: Luis Díaz (Bayern), 3.81
Fantasy Heroes: Luis Díaz (Bayern, 670 Points), Harry Kane (Bayern, 407 Points), Josip Stanišić (Bayern, 294 Points)
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