Bayern Munich clinched a record-extending fifth consecutive Bundesliga title thanks to a 6-0 battering of Wolfsburg.
RB Leipzig’s goalless draw with Ingolstadt earlier on Saturday meant Bayern headed into the contest at the Volkswagen Arena knowing three points would be enough to retain their domestic crown with three games to spare.
And the Bavarians produced an emphatic performance as David Alaba’s strike, Robert Lewandowski’s brace and goals from Arjen Robben, Thomas Muller and Joshua Kimmich earned Carlo Ancelotti a league winners’ medal in his first season since replacing Pep Guardiola as head coach.
Wolfsburg – who had Luiz Gustavo sent off late on – had conceded 12 goals in their past three league meetings with Bayern and the champagne was on ice when Alaba opened the scoring with a stunning 19th-minute free-kick.
Lewandowski extended his brilliant record against Wolfsburg as his first-half double made it 10 goals in his past four matches against them.
Robben’s low effort and Muller’s predatory finish added to the rout after the break, before Joshua Kimmich ensured Bayern bettered the 5-0 win from December’s reverse fixture.
