Bayern Munich 3-0 RB Leipzig
The visitors had hoped to fire a statement of their ambitions but were comprehensively dismantled at Allianz Arena by an imperious Bavarian showing before the break.
Bayern Munich extended their lead at the top of the Bundesliga by beating rivals RB Leipzig on Wednesday
Robert Lewandowski converted a first-half penalty as Bayern Munich romped to a 3-0 win in Wednesday's Bundesliga showdown against 10-man RB Leipzig.
Bayern Munich comfortably beat 10-man RB Leipzig 3-0 to move three points clear of their title rivals and ensure they will spend Christmas on top of the Bundesliga.
Thiago Alcantara and Xabi Alonso scored early goals before Leipzig winger Emil Forsberg was shown a straight red card, leaving the visitors to play an hour at Munich's Allianz Arena a man down
Ribery came on for Arjen Robben at half-time and Bayern continued to press, Gulacsi having to rush out quickly to deny Lewandowski.
Marcel Sabitzer had an a shot deflected wide, but Bayern were looking more likely to strike again, with Gulacsi helping Lewandowski's chip over the bar after good play from Ribery.
Ribery saw a late effort bounce off the crossbar after being found by Alonso, with Leipzig barely threatening in the closing stages to leave Carlo Ancelotti's men celebrating a third straight clean sheet and a clear advantage at the top of the table.
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