Harry Kane has scored a hat trick as Bayern Munich started its Bundesliga title defense with a 6-0 demolition of Leipzig.

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Benjamin Sesko left RB Leipzig for Manchester United while his old team-mate Xavi Simons could be on the move to Chelsea. And Bayern Munich legend Thomas Muller left the club after 17 years in the first team. So the Bundesliga - which starts on Friday with Bayern v Leipzig, a game you can watch live on BBC Sport - will need some new stars.

In a stunning display of skill and teamwork, Harry Kane led Bayern Munich to a resounding 6-0 victory over RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga season opener. This match not only showcased Kane's prowess as an elite striker but also set the tone for Bayern's title defense in the 2023-2024 season.

Talks took a back-seat in recent days as Simons vowed to pull on the Leipzig shirt and help them face reigning champions Bayern Munich on Friday. Unfortunately, things did not exactly go to plan as Leipzig fell to a humbling 6–0 defeat.

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