Bayern Munich eight points clear thanks to Lewandowski

Thanks to Robert Lewandoswki's 42nd goal of the season Bayern have extended their lead in the Bundesliga.

Despite having key players such as Phillipe Lahm, Thomas Muller, Mario Goetze and Franck Ribery on the bench, Bayern still emerged victorious.

After a rather quiet first half for both sides, a moment of brilliance sent the league leaders in front. Thiago fed it through to Lewandowski in the box and the Pole didn't need a second invitation to pick out the bottom right-hand corner. Despite battling valiantly in the second half, Cologne failed to find a way through.

Bayern's 8 point lead could be reduced on Sunday as Dortmund travel to Augsburg following their Europa League success.