Bayern Munich have moved closer to retaining their German Bundesliga title after they thrashed Borussia Dortmund 6-0 at home in a Matchday 28 clash played on Saturday.

The Bavarian giants raced into a 5-0 lead in the first half through goals from Robert Lewandowski (2), Frank Ribery, Thomas Mueller and James Rodriguez before the aforementioned Lewandowski wrapped up the win with his hattrick in the second half.

Schalke 04, in second place, ensured that Jupp Heynckes’ side will need one win to secure the title following a 2-0 win over 10-man Freiburg at home.

Daniel Caligiuri (penalty) and Guido Burgstaller scored in the second half to give Schalke three important points against a Freiburg side that finished the game with 10 men after Nils Petersen was sent off for two yellow cards.

Matchday 28 Results:

TSG Hoffenheim 6-0 FC Cologne

Schalke 04 2-0 Freiburg

Bayern Munich 6-0 Borussia Dortmund

Hertha Berlin 0-0 VFL Wolfsburg

Bayer Leverkusen 0-0 Augsburg

Hannover 96 2-3 RB Leipzig

VfB Stuttgart 1-1 Hamburg

Standings (Top 6):

1. Bayern Munich 69

2. Schalke 04 52

3. Borussia Dortmund 48

4. RB Leipzig 46

5. Bayer Leverkusen 45

6. Eintracht Frankfurt 45