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German Bundesliga: Bayern Munich 4-0 Schalke

Bayern Munich's Polish forward Robert Lewandowski celebrates scoring the 0-2 goal during the German first division Bundesliga football match Schalke 04 v FC Bayern Munich in Gelsenkirchen, western Germany, on January 24, 2021. (Photo by AFP)

Bayern Munich have widened the gap to seven points at the top of the Bundesliga, after hammering bottom-side Schalke 4-nil away from home.

The Bavarians got on the scoresheet after 30 minutes of play, as Thomas Müller headed the ball home from a cross by Joshua Kimmich. 

Then, Polish superstar Robert Lewandowski slotted home in the 54th minute to register his 500th senior goal of his career. 

The defending champions showed no mercy as Muller scored his second with a powerful header two minutes from time.

Finally,David Alaba put the icing on the cake with a 30-yard stunner in the final seconds as Bayern registered a third consecutive victory.

With all title contenders losing in round 18, the Bavarians are now firmly at the top, and on course for a 9th consecutive Bundesliga title, while Schalke are down in 18th. 


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