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Bayern Munich vs. RB Leipzig: Score and Reaction from 2016 Bundesliga Match
- Updated: December 21, 2016
Bayern Munich brought RB Leipzig back down to earth on Wednesday at the Allianz Arena, as they secured an emphatic 3-0 win to go three points clear at the top of the Bundesliga.
Two goals in eight minutes from Thiago Alcantara and Xabi Alonso gave Bayern a comfortable lead, while Leipzig’s task was made even more difficult after Emil Forsberg was shown a red card for a tackle on Philipp Lahm. Robert Lewandowski also tucked home a penalty to make it 3-0 before the break.
The hosts dropped their tempo in the second period against the 10 men, and while they conjured some chances, they didn’t add to their first-half treble.
Newly promoted Leipzig have enjoyed a tremendous season to this point and were level on points with Bayern heading into the game. They remain in second spot despite this humbling.
A trip to the Allianz Arena was always going to be a significant litmus test for the Bundesliga debutants, and while they could approach this one with confidence after their excellent start to 2016-17, it was clear in the early stages Bayern were in the groove.
It was no surprise when they took the lead in the 17th minute as a result. The opener came after fine wing play from Arjen Robben, who worked the ball into Lahm, who in turn crossed well for Lewandowski. He saw his effort rebound off the post, only for Thiago to bundle home with his midriff.
Per WhoScored.com, the Spain international is having a decent season in front of goal:
Thiago Alcántara: Has now scored more league goals (3) this season than he has ever managed in a single campaign #FCBRBL
— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) December 21, 2016
Breaking the deadlock buoyed Bayern, as they pinned back their …
