Soccer · Bundesliga · published 2026-10-18T00:00:00+00:00 · via Bundesliga

Díaz returns to top form with hat-trick against Leipzig

Luis Díaz recorded a hat-trick and an assist in Bayern Munich's 6-1 victory over RB Leipzig. The winger was chosen as Man of the Match after receiving 84 percent of the fan vote. Joshua Kimmich praised Díaz, saying he had overcome some missed chances early in the season.

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Díaz’s treble against Leipzig was his second in Germany’s top division; his first came versus Hoffenheim in February. He also set up Aleksandar Pavlović, helping Bayern secure a 6-1 result and earning 84 percent of the fan vote for the match award. The display followed a quieter period after Colombia’s 2026 World Cup last-16 loss to Switzerland.

Since arriving from Liverpool in 2025, Díaz has produced 26 goals and 23 assists in a 2025/26 season that ended with two major trophies. This season he has contributed to six goals in 10 competitive matches. Kimmich said early misses did not diminish Díaz’s value, while Bayern pursue Bundesliga, DFB Cup and Champions League success.

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Díaz’s hat-trick could lift Bayern supporters’ mood and increase attention around the club’s matches, while his recovery after Colombia’s World Cup exit may resonate with fans who follow players’ emotional ups and downs. For younger athletes, especially in Colombia, such a display

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