Bayern Munich extended their lead at the top of the Bundesliga to seven points after a superb Joshua Kimmich chip gave them a 1-0 win over Borussia Dortmund.
The latest Der Klassiker match-up had been billed as a title decider, with only four points separating the two sides at the top of the table heading into the game, but it was Bayern who showed their league-winning pedigree to dispatch their closest rivals.
It was an energetic affair from the start in an almost empty Signal Iduna Park, but a sensational floated chip from Kimmich in the 43rd minute – only the second goal Dortmund have conceded in seven games – decided the tie and most likely the title.
Bayern have now scored ten goals without reply in their last three league meetings with Dortmund and remain on course for their eighth successive Bundesliga trophy.