In a thrilling match at Allianz Arena on Sunday, Bayern Munich secured a hard-fought victory over Bayer Leverkusen, securing their third consecutive win in the Bundesliga.

The game started with both teams looking to establish dominance from the outset, but it was Bayern who took the lead in the 17th minute through a goal from Thomas Muller. The German forward scored his 50th Bundesliga goal for Bayern, taking him level with Gerd Müller as the club's all-time top scorer.

Bayer Leverkusen responded well to the early setback, creating several chances to equalize. However, it was Bayern who added to their lead in the 44th minute when Serge Gnabry scored after a fine move between himself and Alphonso Davies.

Leverkusen did not give up easily, however, and were able to reduce the deficit in the second half through goals from Kevin Volland and Kai Havertz. Volland's header in the 68th minute gave Bayer Leverkusen hope, while Havertz's late strike ensured that they had not been completely outplayed by their rivals.

However, Bayern managed to hold on to secure their victory, thanks to two goals from Erling Haaland and another from Joshua Kimmich. The latter's goal came in the 85th minute, sealing the deal and ensuring that Bayern maintained their position at the top of the table.

The result sees Bayern close the gap on leaders RB Leipzig, who lost to Hoffenheim earlier in the day, to just one point. This is a significant achievement given the fact that Bayern had previously struggled to keep pace with their rivals this season.

Overall, it was a fantastic display of football from both sides, with both teams showing great skill and determination throughout the match. It will be interesting to see how this fixture plays out in the coming weeks, with both teams vying for supremacy in the league.