Bayern ease to win at Hertha Berlin

Bayern Munich have now scored at least once in a record 67 consecutive Bundesliga matches,

Bayern Munich restored their six-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga with a comfortable victory away at Hertha Berlin.

Corentin Tolisso headed Bayern in front before Thomas Muller guided Joshua Kimmich's free-kick into the corner shortly before half-time.

Two goals in four minutes from Leroy Sane and Serge Gnabry extended their lead after the break.

Substitute Jurgen Ekkelenkamp scored a late consolation for Hertha.

After beginning 2022 with a home defeat by Borussia Monchengladbach, Julian Nagelsmann's side have now scored eight goals in back-to-back away matches.

The victory moves them back six points ahead of second-placed Borussia Dortmund, who briefly narrowed the gap with a 3-2 win at Hoffenheim on Saturday.

The result could have been worse for Hertha but a spectacular early volley from the impressive Tolisso was ruled out for offside following a video assistant referee (VAR) check.

Then, in the closing stages, a fine individual effort from the edge of the box by former Manchester City winger Sane was disallowed via VAR for a handball in the build-up.

Line-upsMatch StatsLive Text

Line-upsHertha Berlin

Formation 5-3-2

1Schwolow2Pekarík44Gechter4Boyata31Dárdai17Mittelstädt29Tousart6Darida8Serdar14Belfodil11Maolida

1Schwolow2Pekarík44Gechter4Boyata31DárdaiSubstituted forBjørkanat 58'minutes17MittelstädtSubstituted forPlattenhardtat 58'minutes29Tousart6DaridaSubstituted forAscacibarat 58'minutes8SerdarBooked at 70mins14BelfodilSubstituted forEkkelenkampat 80'minutes11MaolidaSubstituted forJoveticat 69'minutes

Substitutes

3Bjørkan10Ekkelenkamp13Klünter18Ascacibar19Jovetic21Plattenhardt23Richter27Boateng32Christensen

Bayern Munich

Formation 3-2-4-1

1Neuer21Hernández4Süle5Pavard6Kimmich25Müller24Tolisso10Sané9Lewandowski11Coman7Gnabry

1Neuer21HernándezSubstituted forUpamecanoat 80'minutes4Süle5Pavard6Kimmich25MüllerSubstituted forWannerat 80'minutes24TolissoSubstituted forSabitzerat 69'minutes10Sané9Lewandowski11ComanSubstituted forRichardsat 69'minutes7GnabrySubstituted forMusialaat 80'minutes

Substitutes

2Upamecano3Richards14Wanner18Sabitzer22Roca23Nianzou26Ulreich40Tillman42Musiala

Referee:Bastian DankertMatch StatsHome TeamHertha BerlinAway TeamBayern MunichPossessionHome30%Away70%ShotsHome5Away30Shots on TargetHome2Away19CornersHome4Away9FoulsHome9Away9Live TextPost update

Match ends, Hertha Berlin 1, FC Bayern München 4.

90'+1'Full Time

Second Half ends, Hertha Berlin 1, FC Bayern München 4.

90'Post update

VAR Decision: No Goal Hertha Berlin 1-4 FC Bayern München.

89'Post update

Hand ball by Leroy Sané (FC Bayern München).

87'Post update

Foul by Jamal Musiala (FC Bayern München).

87'Post update

Santiago Ascacibar (Hertha Berlin) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

86'Post update

Attempt saved. Leroy Sané (FC Bayern München) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Paul Wanner.

85'Post update

Benjamin Pavard (FC Bayern München) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

85'Post update

Foul by Jurgen Ekkelenkamp (Hertha Berlin).

83'Post update

Attempt saved. Jamal Musiala (FC Bayern München) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Leroy Sané.

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Corner, FC Bayern München. Conceded by Peter Pekarík.

80'goalGoal!

Goal! Hertha Berlin 1, FC Bayern München 4. Jurgen Ekkelenkamp (Hertha Berlin) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the high centre of the goal.

80'Substitution

Substitution, FC Bayern München. Jamal Musiala replaces Serge Gnabry.

80'Substitution

Substitution, Hertha Berlin. Jurgen Ekkelenkamp replaces Ishak Belfodil.

80'Substitution

Substitution, FC Bayern München. Paul Wanner replaces Thomas Müller.

80'Substitution

Substitution, FC Bayern München. Dayot Upamecano replaces Lucas Hernández.

79'goalGoal!

Goal! Hertha Berlin 0, FC Bayern München 4. Serge Gnabry (FC Bayern München) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Joshua Kimmich.

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Attempt blocked. Serge Gnabry (FC Bayern München) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Thomas Müller with a through ball.

75'goalGoal!

Goal! Hertha Berlin 0, FC Bayern München 3. Leroy Sané (FC Bayern München) left footed shot from the left side of the box to the centre of the goal.

74'Post update

Foul by Serge Gnabry (FC Bayern München).

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