Bayern Munich 4-0 Union Berlin: Julian Nagelsmann’s side go seven points clear at Bundesliga summit

Bayern Munich 4-0 Union Berlin: Robert Lewandowski reaches 30 league goals for the season as Julian Nagelsmann’s side go seven points clear at the top of the Bundesliga

  • Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich eased to a comfortable win over Union Berlin
  • Goals from Kingsley Coman and Tanguy Nianzou saw Bayern race into the lead
  • Robert Lewandowski then scored two to take his league goal tally to 31 this term
  • Julian Nagelsmann’s side are now seven points clear at the top of the tableĀ 

Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski scored either side of halftime as the German champions crushed Union Berlin 4-0 on Saturday to stay in the driving seat for the Bundesliga title.

The Bavarians, who returned to winning ways after drawing their last two league games, are on 63 points, seven ahead of second-placed Borussia Dortmund, in action against Cologne on Sunday, with seven games remaining after the weekend.

Chasing a record-extending 10th league crown in a row, Bayern took the lead in the 16th minute when Union keeper Andreas Luthe was surprised by a Kingsley Coman shot from outside the box.

Kingsley Coman (R) and Tanguy Nianzou (L) scored Bayern Munich’s first two goals of the game

The first of Robert Lewandowski's two goals came from the penalty spot just before half-time

The first of Robert Lewandowski’s two goals came from the penalty spot just before half-time

Tanguy Nianzou powered in a header in the 25th, and Lewandowski converted a stoppage time penalty to go in three goals up at the break.

The Pole added his second two minutes after the restart to take his league tally to 31 goals this season before the hosts eased off to take much of the pace out of the game.

Bayern also set a new league record having scored 81 goals by the 27th matchday.

The 33-year-old Polish striker has now scored 31 goals in 27 Bundesliga games this season

The 33-year-old Polish striker has now scored 31 goals in 27 Bundesliga games this season

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