Bayern and Dortmund share the lead; Leipzig thrash Augsburg

Bayern and Dortmund both won 2-1 to maintain their shared lead; Leipzig thrashed Augsburg 5-2.

Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund both secured 2-1 victories on matchday 9 to keep pace at the top of the Bundesliga. Bayern won away at Mainz with goals from Karl and Kimmich, both set up by Harry Kane, who was the standout performer. After doubling their lead in the 57th minute, Bayern held firm despite Mainz's late consolation goal in injury time.

Dortmund's win over Elversberg was harder fought. Felix Nmecha scored twice, in the 55th and 71st minutes, to put the visitors in control. Elversberg pulled one back through Futkeu in the 81st minute, but Dortmund's goalkeeper Kobel made crucial saves to preserve the 2-1 result and maintain their unbeaten record. Chukwuemeka left the pitch with an injury that will need to be assessed.

RB Leipzig dominated elsewhere, crushing Augsburg 5-2 to consolidate third place with 18 points. Rômulo, Baumgartner, Raum, Banzuzi and Nkunku all scored for Leipzig, while Augsburg's Ogundu and Kade replied. In another result, Paderborn and Eintracht Frankfurt drew 2-2.