Bayern close gap on top two after comfortable win at Hannover

The visitors took the lead after just two minutes as Kimmich placed his volley to give the visitors an early advantage.

Bayern rested French winger Franck Ribery but did not miss him against opponents who were outclassed from the early stages.

They went into the game with head coach Niko Kovac urging them to find some consistency and Hannover paid the early price against a side they have now not beaten in 13 attempts in all competitions.

After Kimmich’s opener, Alaba extended Bayern’s lead after 29 minutes with a spectacular effort to put his side 2-0 in front, the winger also netting with a well struck volley.

Bayern grabbed their third eight minutes into the second half as Gnabry poked the ball home at the second attempt following a cross by Kimmich.

The full-back was again the creator with a cross for Bayern’s fourth which set up an easy chance for Lewandowski who nodded in just after the hour to wrap up a straightforward three points and close the gap on the top two.

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