German Bundesliga Report: Bayern Ease Past Paderborn

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Bayern Munich were in a rampant mood, as they thrashed Paderborn 4-0 in a Bundesliga clash at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday night.

Pep Guardiola's side took the lead as early as the eighth minute, as some great play Thomas Muller set up Mario Gotze, who made no mistake from close range.

The lead was doubled in the 14th minute thanks to a sublime strike from under-fire striker, Robert Lewandowski, only his second competitive goal for the defending champions.

Paderborn almost reduced the deficit in the 24th minute, as Ouali was played through on goal but failed to beat Manuel Neuer.

Arjen Robben came close just before the halftime break, the Dutchman cut in from the right before curling an effort inches wide of the upright.

Paderborn had a chance to pull one back on in the 58th minute, but a last ditch tackle from Xabi Alonso denied the visitors a clear effort on goal.

Manuel Neuer was called into in the 70th minute, as the German shot-stopper pulled off a fine save to keep out Koc's close range effort.

The home side added a third in the 78th minute, as Gotze smashed home from close range for his second of the night.

Muller then got his name on the score sheet in the 86th minute with a fine finish, after some great work by Robben down the flank.

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