Bayern hit four to claim Der Klassiker victory over Dortmund

Bayern Munich strolled to a 4-1 victory over Bourssia Dortmund to cement their place at the top of the Bundesliga.

Bayern were ahead after just four minutes after an excellent Franck Ribery goal, and Robert Lewandowski made it two after 10 minutes.

Dortmund were on the ropes, as Bayern hammered at their defence relentlessly, but Raphael Guerreiro pulled one back with a superb strike.

In the second half, Arjen Robben made it three, and Bayern starved them of possession as they eased towards a fifth consecutive Bundesliga title. Lewandowski's penalty made sure of an emphatic victory, leaving Dortmund in fourth, and establishing Bayern's 10 point lead at the top.

Bayern show the advantage of experience: Of the Bayern side, Philipp Lahm, Arjen Robben, Franck Ribery and Xabi Alonso will all need to be replaced in the near future. Dortmund had their young, promising stars, but they were cowed by the occasion and kept quiet by Bayern's old heads.

Arjen Robben (Bayern Munich): He scored the goal that sealed victory, and he won the free kick that allowed Bayern to score their second. He showed a constant threat down the right wing and showed why despite being 34, he remains a first-choice player in the biggest matches for Bayern.

Bayern Munich: Ulreich 6, Boateng 6, Lahm 7, Martinez 6, Alaba 7, Alonso 6, Thiago 6, Vidal 7, Robben 8, Ribery 7, Lewandowski 8. Subs: Hummels 6, Costa 6, Kimmich 6.

Borussia Dortmund: Burki 6, Bartra 6, Ginter 6, Sokratis 6, Schmelzer 6, Passlack 6, Pusilic 6, Guerreiro 7, Castro 5, Dembele 5, Aubameyang 6. Subs: Mor 6, Rode 6.

4' - GOAL! Bayern 1-0 Dortmund. Ribery scores - The ball is worked to Lahm on the right wing on the overlap, he pulls back a pass to Ribery on the penalty spot, and he angles a well-taken volley past the 'keeper.

10' - GOAL! Bayern 2-0 Dortmund. Lewandowski scores - Lewandowski takes a shot run-up before sweeping it around the wall and past Burki's right-hand side.

20' - GOAL! Bayern 2-1 Borussia. Guerreiro scores - Vidal clears after Passlack hooks a pass from Aubameyang back into the box. The ball runs out to Gurreiro, and he smashes a shot into the roof of the net, a briliant strike.

50' - GOAL! Bayern 3-1 Dortmund. Robben scores - He has space to run into down the right wing, and predictably cuts onto his left foot. He drifts towards the centre of the pitch and predictably scores with an excellent low shot to the far post.

68' - PENALTY! Burki sticks out a leg and catches Lewandowski, who was steaming towards goal and was tripped. The 'keeper is booked.

68' - GOAL! Bayern 4-1 Dortmund - Lewandowki fires his shot to his left, Burki goes the other way.

Robert Lewandowski is on his own at the head of the Bundesliga scoring table, with 26 goals.