Dominant Bayern rout Schalke to go 15 points clear
- Published: 10 Feb 2013 at 00.44
- Online news: Sports
Bayern Munich moved closer to their first title in three years after extending their lead at the top of the Bundesliga to 15 points on Saturday following their 4-0 rout of Schalke 04 at the Allianz Arena.
Bayern Munich's midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger (L) and his teammate David Alaba celebrate after the third goal for Munich during their German first division Bundesliga football match against Schalke 04 in Munich, southern Germany, on February 9, 2013. Bayern Munich extend their lead at the top of the Bundesliga to 15 points following their 4-0 rout of Schalke 04.
With neither of their rivals Dortmund nor Bayer Leverkusen having picked up wins earlier, Bayern were irresistible in Munich with 20-year-old Austrian 'wunderkind' David Alaba claiming two goals.
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