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Bayern cruise past Schalke, Hoffenheim shock Berlin in Bundesliga

Robert Lewandowski’s brace helped Bayern Munich edge Schalke out 3-0 while Hoffenheim came from behind to down third-placed Berlin 2-1 in the 30th round of Bundesliga football tournament.

Bayern Munich took another step towards their title defence after establishing a 10-point advantage atop the standings here on Saturday. The German giants lacked in penetration against Schalke’s well-organised defense in the first half but after the restart the hosts turned up to score three goals within 19 minutes, reports Xinhua news agency.

The Bundesliga leaders took the reins from the kick-off as Douglas Costa almost scored the opener from close range following a rebound with two minutes on the clock. The hosts had to wait after the restart to open the scoring as Arturo Vidal headed into the path of Lewandowski, who had no problems to slot home his 26th goal of the season in the 51st minute. Lewandowski remained in the thick of things as he sealed his brace and his 27th goal in the 65th minute after making use of Rafinha’s pinpoint cross into the box. Schalke were unable to put up resistance allowing Bayern to add another goal to their lead.

Franck Ribery danced his way through Schalke’s territory before the Frenchman teed up for Vidal, who poked home from very close range in the 73rd minute.

With the result, Bayern reaped the 25th victory of the season to establish a 10-point gap to runner-up Dortmund. Schalke stayed on the seventh place. Hertha Berlin suffered a costly 1-2 loss at midtable Hoffenheim.
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