Bayern Munich take big step towards Bundesliga title

Sunday, 5 May 2019 08:29

Bayern Munich beat Hannover 96 3-1 to move four points clear in the title race.

Goals from Robert Lewandowski, Leon Goretzka and Franck Ribery gave them the three points at the Allianz Arena.

It came as title rivals Borussia Dortmund were held to a 2-2 draw away at Werder Bremen.

Bayern are looking to win their seventh straight league title.

They face third placed RB Leipzig in the penultimate game of the season, before wrapping up against fourth placed Eintracht Frankfurt.

Dortmund, meanwhile, take on mid-table Fortuna Dusseldorf and Europe-chasing Borussia Monchengladbach.

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