Bayern Munich thrashed Hoffenheim 5-0 on Wednesday and restored their four-point Bundesliga lead ahead of second-placed Bayer Leverkusen. The defending Bundesliga champions defeated Mainz 1-0 on Tuesday and had closed the gap to Bayern to one point,

Bayern Munich easily defended their lead over Leverkusen on Wednesday. The leaders outclassed Hoffenheim 5-0 at the end of the first half of the season.

Bayern Munich were heavily favored at the Allianz Arena as Hoffenheim is quietly having one of their worst seasons in the last decade. While it was a disaster for the visitors, Bayern have continued a great run of form towards the business end of the season.

Chelsea have enquired over a potential deal to sign Bayern Munich forward Mathys Tel. The Premier League club have made contact with their Bundesliga counterparts to explore a move, with Bayern interested in signing Christopher Nkunku in a separate deal.

It's nice to see where my path has taken me," Darboe said in a statement. "It was always a big wish of mine to get to pull on the shirt of this

Bayern Munich have announced the signing of U.S. youth attacking midfielder Bajung Darboe from LAFC on a long-term contract.