Bayern Munich’s lacklustre run continues in Bundesliga

Veteran Godin strikes during extra time to win it for Atletico

Front-runners Borussia Dortmund twice came from behind to beat Bayern Munich 3-2 at the 11th round in Bundesliga.

Bayern grabbed the lead twice on Saturday through Robert Lewandowski but Marco Reus’ brace and Paco Alcacer’s winner secured all three points on home soil to extend the lead atop the standings.

Both sides staged a lively opening period with chances at both ends of the pitch. Dortmund reaped the best chances with eight minutes played when Marco Reus failed to overcome Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.

However, it were the visitors who opened the scoring as Serge Gnabry’s pinpoint delivery into the box allowed Robert Lewandowski to head the opener in the 26th minute.

The hosts levelled the scores after the restart when Bayern custodian Neuer brought down Reus inside the box to cause a penalty. Reus stepped up and made no mistake to make it 1-1 with 46 minutes into the game.

It was a short-lived joy for the hosts though as Bayern responded with the 2-1 lead just moments later — Lewandowski wrapped up his second of the night from very close range in the 53rd minute. Dortmund’s substitute Paco Alcacer sealed the deal in the closing period after slotting a through ball past onrushing Neuer.

In Madrid, Diego Godin scored the winning goal in stoppage time — with the help of a video review — as Atletico twice came from behind to defeat Athletic Bilbao 3-2 in the Spanish league on Saturday.