Statement of intent Up 2-0 early on relegation candidates in a midweek game with the return of the Champions League upcoming? It might be a time for some teams to sit back, settle in, and enjoy a spell of patient possession and domination.

Leroy Sane on Wednesday scored a goal in each half as Bayern Munich thumped TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 5-0 at home to restore their four-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga.

Leroy Sané answered critics by scoring two goals as Bayern Munich routed Hoffenheim 5-0 to restore its four-point lead in the Bundesliga on Wednesday. Sané is subject to increased attention with his contract due to expire at the end of the season.

Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich scored three times in 19 minutes in the first half to crush Hoffenheim 5-0 on Wednesday and restore their four-point advantage at the top of the standings.

Tom Bischof L of TSG Hoffenheim vies with Harry Kane of Bayern Munich during the German first division Bundesliga

Leroy Sane scored twice while Harry Kane netted from the penalty spot as Bayern Munich crushed Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga on Wednesday.

Click here to return to the original storyBayern Munich dominated Hoffenheim with a 5-0 victory at the Allianz Arena. Leroy Sané opened the scoring early, followed by Raphaël Guerreiro and a Harry

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.