Leverkusen 2-4 Bayern: Leaders closer to title but Lewy & Muller to be banned

Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Muller helped make the difference again as Bayern Munich crushed Bayer Leverkusen.

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Bayern Munich's ominous charge towards an eighth successive Bundesliga title continued with a crushing 4-2 win at Bayer Leverkusen, as Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Muller reached impressive personal milestones.

Hansi Flick's side wearing 'Black Lives Matter' armbands looked rusty during the opening exchanges on Saturday yet rallied to overpower their hosts and keep 7 points clear of Borussia Dortmund at the summit.

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Match Events

3' Injured Havertz watches the game in stands

Havertz is watching on from the stands for this one. Leverkusen will have to find a new route to goal today.

8' Yellow Card! Coman booked

The first card of the day goes to Coman, who is booked for diving as he falls on the edge of the area after going past Tapsoba.

9' GOAL! Leverkusen 1-0 Bayern (Alario)

Leverkusen lead! Alario makes it 1-0! Alario darts through and prods past Neuer at the near post.

27' GOAL! Leverkusen 1-1 Bayern (Coman)

Clinical from Coman! Coman has had a tough start to this match but makes no mistake went sent clear. Hradecky does not know whether to stay on his line or advance and ultimately can do little to stop the shot, which bends into the bottom-right corner.

32' Yellow Card! Lewandowski booked

It is Lewandowski's turn to go into the book as he tangles with Bender. The striker will miss Bayern's next match now.

40' Yellow Card! Muller booked

Now Muller is booked for blocking a quick Leverkusen free-kick.

42' GOAL! Leverkusen 1-2 Bayern (Goretzka)

Now Muller is booked for blocking a quick Leverkusen free-kick.

45' GOAL! Leverkusen 1-3 Bayern (Gnabry)

And it is Gnabry! 3-1! Leverkusen have crumbled quite spectacularly. Defending so impressively from deep early on, their high line is being exploited time and time again now. Gnabry lifts a simple finish over Hradecky as a looping ball drops into his path.

66' GOAL! Leverkusen 1-4 Bayern (Lewandowski)

It's 4-1! And Bayern's star man gets in on the act, his 44th goal of the season in all competitions, making this his most prolific campaign. Lewandowski towers in a header.

89' GOAL! Leverkusen 2-4 Bayern (Wirtz)

4-2! What a lovely goal! It will count for little today, but 17-year-old Wirtz digs out a beautiful finish to beat Neuer and find the corner of the net.

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