RB Leipzig endured a torrid start to their Bundesliga campaign as they were comprehensively beaten 6-0 by Bayern Munich, with Antonio Nusa’s disallowed goal providing one of the few moments of encouragement for the visitors.
The Norwegian winger began the evening on the bench, only to be introduced at half-time as Leipzig sought to salvage something from a game already slipping away. By that point, Bayern had established firm control and was punishing defensive lapses with ruthless precision.
Nusa denied by VAR
Leipzig’s hopes of a fightback briefly flickered when Nusa struck what looked to be a consolation goal shortly after Bayern netted their fourth. His finish was taken confidently and seemed to offer a glimmer of pride in an otherwise one-sided contest. However, VAR intervened, ruling the effort out for an infringement in the build-up.
The decision proved pivotal. Instead of reducing the deficit and perhaps sparking momentum, Leipzig saw the game drift further from their reach. Bayern capitalised on their dominance, scoring twice more to underline the gulf in quality on the evening.
A brutal opening test
The fixture was the first of the 2025/26 Bundesliga season, and anticipation had been high for a clash between two clubs who have regularly produced close encounters in recent years. Leipzig have often proven stubborn opponents for the reigning champions, but this time the contest was effectively settled before the interval.
Reports from NRK noted that while Nusa did his best to influence proceedings after coming on, much of the damage had already been done in the first half. The winger’s energy and direct running added some urgency, yet Bayern’s control ensured Leipzig were unable to mount a meaningful challenge.
For Leipzig, the result represents a sobering reminder of the standards required to compete at the top of the Bundesliga. For Bayern, it was the perfect statement of intent, demonstrating both their attacking power and their readiness to dominate the title race once again.
