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Bayern Munich 5 Hoffenheim 2: Robert Lewandowski and Kingsley Coman on target as Bayern storm back from two goals down

BAYERN MUNICH produced a storming comeback to overturn a 2-0 deficit and beat Hoffenheim 5-2 at the Allianz Arena.

Hoffenheim loanee Serge Gnabry reminded his parent club of his talent by having a hand in both goals in the opening 12 minutes.

Bayern Munich stormed back to beat Hoffenheim at the Allianz Arena
Bayern Munich stormed back to beat Hoffenheim at the Allianz Arena
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Former Arsenal winger Gnabry saw Mark Uth convert the rebound after he missed a penalty and then added a second himself.

But Bayern were level after 25 minutes, Robert Lewandowski and Jerome Boateng netting, before second-half strikes from

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Kingsley Coman, Arturo Vidal and substitute Sandro Wagner extended their lead at the top to 16 points.

Sandro Wagner scored his first goal for Bayern Munich since arriving from Hoffenheim in December in a £10m deal.

Mark Uth gave Hoffenheim the lead after Serge Gnabry's early missed penalty
Mark Uth gave Hoffenheim the lead after Serge Gnabry’s early missed penalty
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Serge Gnabry doubled Hoffenheim's lead to stun the Allianz Arena
Serge Gnabry doubled Hoffenheim’s lead to stun the Allianz Arena
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League top-scorer Robert Lewandowski scored one and set up another for the Bundesliga leaders.

Bayern was two goals down after 12 minutes with its own striker Serge Gnabry – on loan at Hoffenheim – involved in both goals.

Gnabry missed a penalty after he was brought down by Joshua Kimmich, but Mark Uth scored on the rebound. Gnabry added a second by shooting from distance after Jerome Boateng tried to clear.

Robert Lewandowski dragged Bayern back into it in the 21st minute
Robert Lewandowski dragged Bayern back into it in the 21st minute
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Jerome Boateng scored the Bayern Munich equaliser four minutes later
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Jerome Boateng scored the Bayern Munich equaliser four minutes later[/caption]

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Lewandowski pulled one back with his 18th goal of the season, five minutes before Boateng made up for his earlier mistake by equalising.

Kingsley Coman completed the turnaround midway through the second half, firing into the far corner after Lewandowski played him in with a perfect chip.

Arturo Vital headed Bayern’s fourth win minutes later, before Bayern coach Jupp Heynckes sent on Wagner to grab the fifth in the final minutes.

Kingsley Coman gave Bayern Munich the lead in the second half
Kingsley Coman gave Bayern Munich the lead in the second half
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Arturo Vidal added his name to the score sheet in a strong fightback from Bayern
Arturo Vidal added his name to the score sheet in a strong fightback from Bayern
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