Bayern thrashes Hoffenheim to maintain lead in Bundesliga
BERLIN, Jan. 15 (Xinhua) -- Bayern Munich restored its four-point lead atop the Bundesliga table after Leroy Sane's brace paved the way for a 5-0 win over Hoffenheim in the 17th round on Wednesday. The Bavarians opened the scoring seven minutes into the match when Thomas Muller exchanged passes with Sane, who slotted into the bottom left corner.