Thomas Tuchel said the Bundesliga title race was “obviously” over after his Bayern Munich side lost 2-0 to Borussia Dortmund on Saturday.

The defeat left Bayern 13 points behind leaders Bayer Leverkusen with seven games remaining.

Leverkusen have just three wins away from winning the Bundesliga for the first time.

Xabi Alonso’s men had to come from behind to beat Hoffenheim 2-1 to go 13 points clear of Bayern.

Nathan Tella, who came on in the 86th minute, provided the assist for Leverkusen’s winner in the 91st minute.

It was Tella’s second assist in 18 Bundesliga games for Leverkusen this season.

Asked whether the title race was now essentially over, Tuchel, who will leave at the end of the season, told Sky Sport Germany, via ESPN: “Obviously, yes.

“After today’s game there is no more need to count points. How many is it now? Congratulations to Leverkusen.

“We are very

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