The German Football Federation (DFB) explained the controversial decision made by referee Florian Badstübner to rule out RB Leizpig's goal in the 6-0 defeat to Bayern Munich in Friday's Bundesliga opener.

Bundesliga champion Bayern Munich has been handed a difficult first game of its title defense as it hosts RB Leipzig on Friday.

RB Leipzig director Marcel Schafer has confirmed that Xavi Simons has expressed his ambition to the club amid links of a move to Chelsea.Simons played for Leipzig on Friday night against Bayern

Kane - fresh from scoring his ninth Bundesliga hat-trick - felt it was important for him and his team-mates to hit the ground running

Vincent Kompany was able to reclaim the Bavarians' top-flight crown last term, ranking 13 points ahead of second-placed Bayer Leverkusen, but Leipzig's seventh-placed finish meant they failed to qualify for Europe for the first time in nine seasons.

Bayern Munich produced a breathtaking 6-0 demolition of RB Leipzig, as Luis Díaz scored on his Bundesliga debut, Michael Olise struck twice, and Harry Kane fired a brilliant hat-trick. Ole Werner’s side had no answer to Bayern’s pace and precision, their defensive frailties were ruthlessly exposed in a statement victory from the Rekordmeister.

Where to watch the Bundesliga match online between Bayern and Leipzig, including live streams, TV channels, kick-off time and more.

All the RB Leipzig professionals were understandably in a dour mood following Friday night’s thumping at the hands of German record champions Bayern Munich. The German Red Bulls naturally