Luis Diaz Shines with Hat-trick and Two Penalties Against TSG
Bayern Munich secured a commanding 5-1 victory against TSG Hoffenheim, highlighted by an impressive hat-trick from Luis Diaz. The match took place on January 21, 2026, showcasing Diaz’s remarkable skills and contributing significantly to the team’s performance.
Luis Diaz Shines with Hat-trick
In a match overshadowed by TSG Hoffenheim facing a red card early on, Bayern’s Luis Diaz emerged as the standout player. The game had an energetic start, but it shifted dramatically in the 17th minute when Hoffenheim’s Akpoguma committed a foul on Diaz, resulting in a penalty and a red card.
Key Moments of the Match
- Penalty Conversion: Harry Kane converted the penalty in the 20th minute, despite Hoffenheim’s goalkeeper, Baumann, diving correctly.
- Equalizer: Hoffenheim’s Kramaric capitalized on a mistake by Bayern’s Neuer to level the score at 1-1 in the 35th minute.
- Second Penalty: Just before halftime, another foul on Diaz led to a second penalty, which Kane scored to put Bayern ahead 2-1.
- Diaz’s Goals: After assisting Kane’s second goal, Diaz scored his first goal of the night just before halftime and later added two more goals in the second half.
Second Half Dominance
Bayern continued to press in the second half. Diaz netted his second goal in the 62nd minute, followed by his third in the 89th minute, sealing a memorable hat-trick.
This victory was crucial for Bayern after two previous winless games. It also marked a disappointing turn for Hoffenheim, as the team failed to win for the first time in 2026.
Upcoming Matches
Bayern Munich will be back in action on Wednesday for a cup match against RB Leipzig, while Hoffenheim faces SC Freiburg on Saturday in Bundesliga play.
