German Bundesliga: Lewandowski on fire as Bayern Munich rout Dortmund 5 - 0 in title tussle

Bayern Munich Polish striker Robert Lewandowski celebrates after netting against Dortmund with teammate, Thiago - TheTelegraph

German champions Bayern Munich thrashed title rivals Borussia Dortmund to move back to the top of the Bundesliga with six games remaining.

Dortmund, who were two points clear heading into this match, were shell-shocked following a ruthless first-half display from the hosts.

Goals from Robert Lewandowski, Mats Hummels, Serge Gnabry and Javi Martinez gave Bayern a 4-0 lead at half-time.

Dortmund got cooked - As retweeted on Bayern Munich official Twitter account 👇👇

Dortmund got cooked 👨‍🍳 pic.twitter.com/znk7AX7myr
— B/R Football (@brfootball) April 6, 2019

Bayern are chasing a seventh consecutive Bundesliga title.

In a showdown described as the "biggest in Europe this season", Dortmund's title hopes suffered a blow and extended their losing streak at the Allianz Arena to five games.

Robert Lewandowski 👨 (Man Of The Match) - As posted on Bayern Munich official Twitter account 👇👇

Mr. 201 goals! ❗⚽💥 Win @lewy_official's signed shirt here 👉https://t.co/8uQTmfbizx #MiaSanMia #FCBBVB pic.twitter.com/ovruU00Xw2
— FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) April 6, 2019

The Bavarians are aiming to win a 29th league title and could add the German Cup after reaching the semi-finals with a victory over second-division side Heidenheim.

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