Bayern demolish Dortmund 5-0 to reclaim Bundesliga top spot

MUNICH, Germany: Champions Bayern Munich dismantled Bundesliga title rivals Borussia Dortmund 5-0 on Saturday, scoring four goals in a flawless first half to reclaim top spot and get back on course for a record-extending seventh straight league crown.

"We put them instantly under pressure. We wanted to attack them early and we overran them," Bayern coach Niko Kovac said."It was exactly what we had set out to do. We may have had some slip-ups this season but that happens.AdvertisementThe first chance, however, fell to Dortmund with Mo Dahoud hitting the post after a lightning quick break.

Poland's Lewandowski, who has scored 21 in the league this season, was the first player to break the 200-goal milestone since 1987.

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