Bayern Munich v Mainz– Bundesliga latest as Thomas Tuchel's side look to close gap on Lerverkusen

Harry Kane made it 30 goals for the season after a hat-trick as Bayern Munich thrashed Mainz 8-1 at home to keep their title hopes alive.

Thomas Tuchel's side, in confident mood after progressing to the Champions League quarter-finals in midweek, made a blistering start with Kane converting Jamal Musiala's pass from close range.

Seven minutes later, a quick free-kick led to Leo Goretzka bundling the ball in.

The visitors reduced their deficit when Nadiem Amiri smashed the ball in from distance and Brajan Gruda should have equalised before the break but blazed his effort over.

Kane made Mainz pay when he scored his second with a smart finish from Goretzka's pass.

And the reigning champions looked to have sealed victory at the start of the second half when Musiala's cross found Muller for a tap-in.

Serge Gnabry came on after an injury layoff and made it six with a delicious backheel from Goretzka's deep cross, his first goal since May.

Kane completed his hat-trick in the final 20 minutes after heading in at the far post following a corner.

And it was Goretzka who had the last word after scoring in stoppage time for his second goal of the game.

It is a goal fest for Bayern, scoring eight with Kane netting a hat-trick and Goretzka getting two.

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Goretzka has the last word after heading in Kimmich's cross.

BOOKING

Widmer is booked for the visitors.

Mainz look like they dont know whats bhit them now. They were still in fighting mode at 4-1 down but the late flurry goals has been a shock to the system.

Hanche-Olsen and da Costa on for the visitors.

SUBS

Kim and Zaragoza are on for the hosts.

GOAL FOR BAYERN!

Kane completes his hat-trick with a header at the far post after Dier's knockon.

Goretzka with a deep cross and Gnabry backheels it into the net!

SUBS:

Mainz also make a double change, bringing on Ajorque and Richter.

Gnabry and Tel are on for the hosts.

Musiala makes it five from a lovely Kane assist.

The visitors have not given up.

Mwene's shot is deflected behind for a corner which is cleared.

Gruda bends an effort just wide from the edge of the box.

Amiri has another pot shot from distance but this time Neuer saves.