Bundesliga: Bayern Munich 5-0 Freiburg as it happened - Mane and Sane amongst the goals

Bayern Munich are up into second with a 5-0 thrashing of Freiburg.

Still four points behind leaders Union Berlin, but this was a huge step in the right direction for Julian Nagelsmann's side.

Gnabry delivers a cross, Sabitzer helps it into the path of Tel but he can't keep his volley down.

If anyone was doubting Bayern's credentials to retain their league title before tonight, they may well have had their eyes opened.

A goal for the substitute Sabitzer!

Gnabry has all the space in the world to run into before releasing a pass into the feet of Mane. He pokes it to Sabitzer and he slots it into a gaping net.

Mazraoui doesn't look comfortable and will be replaced by Stanisic. Hopefully nothing too serious.

Freiburg have never won away to Bayern in the Bundesliga (D3, L19). That record will be extending tonight.

Sane, who is arguably Player of the Match, is replaced by 17-year-old Tel. Sabitzer and Pavard come on for Goretzka and De Ligt.

Holer comes on for Doan in the visitors' fifth and final switch.

Freiburg's manager Streich vents his anger at the match officials, claiming Bayern are time wasting. The referee shows no sympathy, showing him a yellow card.

Talk about a tough day at the office.

Musiala releases Sane, who opts to try to square it to Davies, but the pass is blocked.

Finally some attacking intent from Freiburg, Keitel driving them forward down the left. His cross is smothered by Ulreich, however.

The immensely talented Musiala is going to get 25 minutes to run at tired legs as he replaces Choupo-Moting, who has enjoyed a fine game.

Keitel comes on for Hofler - the visitors' fourth change tonight.

This is like the Bayern of last season. It's the kind of ruthless, energetic performance their fans would have been demanding in the league.

Freiburg started the night with high hopes but now it's just a damage-limitation exercise. They won't want to concede any more than four.

Much-needed change in personnel finally comes from the visitors, as Petersen, Woo-Yeong and Weishaupt replace Gregoritsch, Schade and Grifo.

That is beautiful!

Gnabry is the provider as he lifts a fine pass into the path of Mane. Flekken rushes off his line and the former Liverpool forward nonchalantly lobs him as the ball bounces into an empty net.

Exquisite.

What a hit!

Sane curls a beautiful shot into the bottom corner from the edge of the penalty area, giving Flekken no chance!

Following a give-and-go with Choupo-Moting, Gnabry's first-time shot cannons off the bottom of the far post as he's denied a second goal of the evening.