Bayern Munich thrash Borussia Dortmund 5-0 in Bundesliga

Sunday, 07 April 2019 1:13 AM [ Last Update: Sunday, 07 April 2019 1:18 AM ]

Players of Bayern Munich celebrate the fifth goal for their team during the German first division Bundesliga football match between FC Bayern Munich and BVB Borussia Dortmund in Munich, southern Germany, on April, 6, 2019. (AFP)

Bundesliga's defending champions, Bayern Munich, have moved to the top of the standings, after thrashing title rivals Borussia Dortmund 5-0 at the Allianz Arena.

Dortmund, who were 2 points clear of Bayern at the summit, were shocked after Mats Hummels opened the scoring for the Bavarians in the 10th minute.

7 minutes later, Polish International Robert Lewandowski doubled the lead for Bayern with a great individual effort.

Players of Borussia Dortmund leave the pitch after the German first division Bundesliga football match between FC Bayern Munich and BVB Borussia Dortmund in Munich, southern Germany, on April, 6, 2019. (AFP)

Bayern’s 3rd goal arrived after 41 minutes, when Javi Martinez scored form edge of the box. Only 2 minutes later, Serge Gnabry scored the 4th, finishing off a lovely cross by Thomas Muller.

Lewandowski tapped home his 2nd of the night, to cap-off a memorable 5-0 victory. Bayern, have now moved above Dortmund, and are one point clear at the top, with 6 matches remaining.

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