Bayern Munich sit top of the Bundesliga after a stunning 7-0 demolition of Union Berlin at the Allianz Arena, a result that underlined just how far ahead of the domestic competition Vincent Kompany's side currently are. The performance was defined by two players who are now firmly in the Ballon d'Or conversation. Harry Kane scored twice, including a penalty that brought up his 100th Bundesliga goal in just 98 appearances, breaking a record that had stood since 1977. Michael Olise was even more devastating, completing the first hat-trick of his professional career and finishing with five direct goal contributions to earn the man-of-the-match award. Bayern now lead the Bundesliga standings with 10 points from four games.

Beyond the result, the win came with a notable squad boost. Serge Gnabry returned from a five-month absence caused by a serious adductor injury, giving Kompany a fully fit squad for the first time in a long while. The one shadow over the evening was Luis Diaz, who extended his goalless run to five games and had a goal ruled out for offside. Colombia have agreed with the club to rest him during the international break rather than call him up, mirroring a mid-season break that helped him rediscover form last December.

Bayern return to action on October 10 away at Augsburg, with Kompany's side carrying genuine momentum into a congested run of fixtures.