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Full-time: Bayern 2-0 Hertha
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90'
+ 1
Christensen denies Sane
Almost a third for Bayern in injury time, but Christensen, who has been brilliant, makes another strong save to thwart the winger.
90'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
89'
Hertha attacks in vain
Dardai's men are opening up as they attempt to stage a comeback, but they are struggling to create many clear-cut opportunities.
Kimmich on form
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83'
Substitution
83'
Substitution
81'
Substitution
80'
Bayern double their advantage!
Coman has been a danger throughout this match, and this time, Christensen can't deny him. Kimmich, again, is the provider, and the French winger shows plenty of composure to control and slot through the goalkeeper's legs.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
79'
Fingertip save from Christensen
Coman's stinging shot is tipped over by the Danish shot-stopper to keep Hertha in it.
76'
Cancelo takes aim
Bayern are looking to put this game to bed now, and his shot is deflected wide for a corner. The set-piece ultimately comes to nothing though.
74'
Substitution
72'
Hertha up against it
The Berlin outfit could really do with at least a point here to keep their survival hopes alive.
70'
Bayern move ahead!
The Bavarians have their goal! Gnabry is the hero, getting on the end of a clever Kimmich dink to bury a diving header. Advantage Bayern in the title race!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
67'
Maza makes his debut
Dardai calls upon 17-year-old Ibrahim Maza - what a time to make your Bundesliga bow!
All hands on deck
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65'
Substitution
61'
Müller thrown into the fray
Can the club legend inspire Bayern to victory?
61'
Substitution
61'
Substitution
57'
Hertha yet to test Sommer
Goal attempts
13off target
4on target
1off target
0on target
55'
Substitution
55'
Substitution
51'
De Ligt misses the target
Another corner, and another Bayern header goes begging. This time, De Ligt is the man to get on the end of a ball into the area, but also nods over.
Müller waiting in the wings
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48'
First chance of the half
Kimmich whips a cross into Mane, but his header is always going over, albeit narrowly.
46'
Second half begins
Bayern kick off this vital 45 minutes of Bundesliga football.
Kick-off!
Honours even at the break
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45'
+ 4
Substitution
Half-time
45'
+ 3
Mane goes close
Mane has a free header, but cannot get it on target. Another Bayern chance goes begging.
45'
+ 1
Goretzka takes aim
A first-time effort from the Germany international is easily gathered by Christensen.
41'
Huge Christensen save
Bayern are starting to turn up the pressure, as Christensen is required to make a fantastic stop to deny Gnabry.
40'
5 minutes left
Just five minutes left in this half for either side to find an opener.
40'
Pavard goes close
The Frenchman loves a spectacular goal, but his drive from range flies narrowly over the bar.
39'
Bayern leading xGoals
xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
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0.41
0.02
0
Goals
35'
Coman denied
A big opportunity for Coman, who cuts inside on to his left foot and fires at goal. Christensen, though, blocks the low shot with his feet to keep us on level terms.
Hertha standing firm
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30'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
27'
Bayern shouts for a penalty!
Coman takes a tumble in the area when played in by Gnabry, but referee Patrick Ittrich does not think the contact from Mittelstädt is enough to point to the spot.
22'
Hertha looking to counter with Lukebakio
Lukebakio is Hertha's top goalscorer in the Bundesliga this season with 11 strikes, and the visitors are looking to get the ball into him at every opportunity. He's managed to work himself into a couple of dangerous positions, but hasn't been able to test Sommer between the sticks.
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15'
Hertha battling
'Die Alte Dame' aren't getting their foot on the ball right now, but no-one can doubt their dedication and commitment - they're throwing themselves in the way of every cross and shot.
11'
Plenty of possession
Possession (%)
7723
6'
Bayern dominating possession
All Bayern at the moment as they looked to put their opponents under early pressure. Just that one Cancelo chance to show for it so far.
2'
Christensen called into action
Barely a minute on the clock and Bayern have their first shot, as Joao Cancelo fires a first-time effort straight at the Hertha goalkeeper.
1'
And we're off!
Hertha get us underway!
Kick-off!
Tuchel looking to extend run
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10 minutes until kick-off
Not long to go now before this huge match for both sides!
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Head-to-head
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Team news: Mane up top, attacking Hertha
As expected, Mane starts in attack for Bayern, with Pavard coming in at centre-back. Slight surprises come in the way of Thomas Müller and Leroy Sane starting on the bench for the hosts. As for Hertha, they've picked an attacking side, with Dodi Lukebakio, Florian Niederlechner and Jessic Ngankam all involved from the off.
Bayern starting XI
Sommer - Mazraoui, Pavard, de Ligt, Cancelo - Kimmich (c), Goretzka - Gnabry, Musiala, Coman - Mane
Bayern subs
Ulreich, Sarr, Blind, Stanisic, Gravenberch, Sane, Müller, Tel
Hertha starting XI
Christensen - Kenny, Rogel, Uremovic, Plattenhardt (c) - Lukebakio, Tousart, Boetius, Mittelstädt - Ngankam, Niederlechner
Hertha subs
Kwasigroch, Pekarik, Klemens, Cigerci, Maza, Stange, Kanga, Scherhant, Ejuke
Predicted Bayern XI
Sommer - Mazraoui, Pavard, de Ligt, Cancelo - Kimmich, Musiala - Sane, Müller (c), Coman - Mane
Early team news: Bayern
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Predicted Hertha XI
Christensen - Pekarik, Rogel, Uremovic, Plattenhardt (c) - Tousart, Cigerci - Lukebakio, Boetius, Mittelstädt - Ngankam
Early team news: Hertha
Visiting boss Dardai has a number of concerns today, with his son, Marton, one of nine absentees for the trip to Munich. Among them are the suspended duo of Marc-Oliver Kempf and Suat Serder, as well as injured pair Kevin-Prince Boateng and Stevan Jovetic.
Coach view: Bayern
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Coach view: Hertha
Pal Dardai: "We have try to make the most out of our trip to Munich. We have to make better use of our set pieces, and we practiced that in training this week. The team spirit exists in the dressing room, but we have to see it on the pitch too."
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Hertha on the brink
There was to be no new coach bounce for Hertha under the returning Pal Dardai. They were soundly beaten at home to Bremen, and remain rooted to the foot of the table. Prior to Matchday 30, the gap to Stuttgart in the relegation play-off spot is three points and five to the safe house.
Bayern doing the hunting with five games to go
The defending champions' shock 3-1 loss in Mainz has opened the door to title rivals Dortmund. Bayern ended Matchday 29 a point behind the new leaders, but could be as many as four off the pace if BVB win in Bochum on Friday.