Bayern Munich took another big step towards the Bundesliga title with a thumping 4-0 win at relegation-threatened Heidenheim.
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Bayern thump Heidenheim 4-0Kane, Laimer, Coman & Kimmich scoreGo nine points clear at top of BundesligaFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱TELL ME MORE
After being knocked out of the Champions League by Inter Milan in midweek, Bayern appeared to take their anger out on third-from-bottom Heidenheim on Saturday at Voith-Arena.
Harry Kane scored his 24th Bundesliga goal of the season, to hit another landmark, when his strike from the edge of the area nestled in the corner in the 13th minute.
Serge Gnabry beautifully set up Konrad Laimer to run through on goal with a first-time pass, and the right-back duly delivered with his side's second seven minutes later.
Heidenheim goalkeeper Kevin Muller was having to work overtime to keep Bayern at bay, and despite making good saves from Michael Olise and Raphael Guerreiro, Kingsley Coman made it 3-0 from a very tight angle in the 36th minute.
The hosts barely laid a glove on the Bavarians and 11 minutes after the break it was 4-0 when Joshua Kimmich's composed finish proved too much for Muller.
Bayern stopper Jonas Urbig was a virtual spectator but managed to pull off a brilliant save to keep out Sirlord Conteh's goal-bound effort.
Vincent Kompany's side cruised to victory and opened up a nine-point lead at the top of the table with just four games remaining, although Bayer Leverkusen can cut that back to six if they beat St. Pauli on Sunday.
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While he could have had a hat-trick, his general play, ability to fashion chances, and his well-taken goal made up a very respectable display from England captain Kane. His goals are helping the German giants inch closer to another Bundesliga title, which would be his first-ever trophy.
THE BIG LOSER
Heidenheim as a whole put in a meek display in front of their own fans. They were completely outclassed by Bayern but they seemed to make it easier and get in their own way on Saturday afternoon. They are still in deep trouble ahead of the final few games of the season.
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Bayern round off April with a home Bundesliga clash against high-flying Mainz next Saturday.