Bayern doubled their advantage after half-time when Kovar dropped Kimmich's cross, with Musiala on hand to mop up from close range. Leverkusen were reduced to 10 men when Mukiele received his marching orders for a second bookable offence.

Bayern continued to dictate the tempo and came close to doubling their advantage in the 25th minute when Kingsley Coman narrowly missed the target from the edge of the box.

Bayern Munich may be blessed with an abundance of attacking talent already, but that isn't stopping the Bundesliga leaders from pursuing other targets ahead of