Perisic uses the outside of his boot to thread a fine throughball towards Gnabry in the box, but the substitute then fails to set up Lewandowski with his attempted backheel into the centre.
87'
S. Gnabry enters the game and replaces T. Müller.
Bayern's third and final switch sees Muller replaced by Gnabry.
84'
I. Perišić has scored a goal for Bayern Munich! Assist by T. Müller.
Muller has been instrumental in Bayern's attacking play since the interval, and he once again showcased his creativity there as he used his vision to pick out the awaiting Perisic at the back post.
GOOOAL! Perisic makes it 4-0 to Bayern! Muller cuts inside from the right flank before looping an out-swinging cross towards Perisic at the back post, and Jarstein can then only palm the attacker's towering header into the net.
83'
M. Cuisance enters the game and replaces Philippe Coutinho.
Bayern's second change sees Cuisance enter the fray in place of Coutinho.
82'
M. Mittelstädt enters the game and replaces J. Dilrosun.
P. Köpke enters the game and replaces D. Lukébakio.
Hertha then make their third and final switch as Lukebakio is replaced by Kopke.
Hertha are making another change as Dilrosun is replaced by Mittelstadt.
81'
D. Boyata gets yellow.
Boyata is shown a yellow card for dissent towards the referee.
Lewandowski shows excellent vision to lob a throughball into the path of Coutinho who sees his one-on-one attempt saved by Jarstein, but the assistant referee then raises his flag for offside.
80'
L. Dajaku enters the game and replaces A. Davies.
Bayern are making their first change of the match as Dajaku comes on to replace Davies.
76'
Thiago Alcântara has scored a goal for Bayern Munich! Assist by L. Goretzka.
It was clear to see that Thiago hand found himself in a large pocket of space just inside the penalty area, but Goretzka still did well to put the correct pace on the ball as he picked out his teammate who made no mistake once he brought it under control.
GOOOAL! Thiago makes it 3-0! Bayern now have much more space to exploit in the final third as Goretzka threads a pass through to Thiago on the right-hand side of the box, and the midfielder then edges forward before slamming a pinpoint strike into the top left-hand corner.
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73'
Penalty goal scored by R. Lewandowski for Bayern Munich!
GOOOAL! Lewandowski makes it 2-0! Lewandowski shows typically excellent composure to send Jarstein the wrong way before slotting the ball into the bottom left-hand corner to net his 20th Bundesliga goal of the campaign.
72'
Bayern win a free-kick on the right wing following Plattenhardt's foul on Muller, but Coutinho's curling delivery is emphatically nodded away by Torunarigha in the centre of the box.
70'
Perisic shows quick awareness to steal the ball from Wolf on the left channel before bursting towards the byline, but his resulting cross is deflected into the hands of Jarstein inside the six-yard box.
68'
M. Wolf enters the game and replaces V. Darida.
Hertha are making their first change of the game as Darida is replaced by Wolf.
63'
R. Jarstein gets yellow.
Jarstein is shown a yellow card for his strong protests following the referee's intiial decision to allow Lewandowski's goal.
60'
T. Müller has scored a goal for Bayern Munich! Assist by I. Perišić.
That was an excellent passage of build-up play from Bayern who have needed to be patient in this match, but Goretzka and Perisic linked up superbly well on this occasion to help Muller break the deadlock.
GOOOAL! Muller makes it 1-0 to Bayern! Goretzka receives the ball in plenty of space near the right-hand byline before hooking a delivery towards Perisic at the back post, and he then nods it down for the unmarked Muller who thumps his half-volley into the net.
58'
Muller controls the ball on the right-hand side of the box before squaring a teasing ball into the centre, and it is the deflected straight into the path of Perisic on the opposite side who sees his curling strike blocked by the head of Boyata.
56'
Thiago tries to instigate an attacking move as he picks out Perisic with his long bal towards the left channel, but Perisic then picks out the overlapping run of Davies who slices his cross out for a goal-kick.
54'
Bayern are continuing to apply pressure on the Hertha back line as Davies is played the ball on the left wing, but Lukebakio then produces some solid defending to win it back from the full-back before earning the hosts a free-kick.
50'
Coutinho emerges with the ball following a tussle for possession on the left wing, and the Bayern man then cuts inside to a more central position on the edge of the box before fizzing a low strike at goal, but he pulls it wide of the near left-hand post.
48'
Perisic once again moves forward with menace on the left flank before whipping a high cross towards the back post, and Jarstein looks like he will claim it with ease before fumbling the ball into Plattenhardt who then adjusts his body to get the goalkeeper off the hook.
47'
Perisic does well to win the ball from Klunter in a dangerous area on the left channel, but the Bayern attacker then loses control of the ball when he fails to trick his way past Ascacibar.
46'
The referee blows his whistle and Hertha get the game back underway!
45'
HALF-TIME: Hertha Berlin 0-0 Bayern Munich
43'
Selke looks to launch a Hertha break as he surges towards the fringes of the penalty box, but his ambitious strike is blocked well by Alaba on the left-hand side of the area.
41'
The visitors win a corner on the right-hand side following some good defending from Torunarigha, and Coutinho manages to pick out Perisic at the back post on this occasion, but his headed effort is too tame as Jarstein claims it with ease.
39'
Bayern win a corner on the left-hand side following Darida's clearance, but Coutinho makes a mess of the resulting delivery as he swings it straight out of play for a goal-kick.
37'
Bayern aim to instigate a quick attack as Muller links up well with Lewandowski in the centre of the park, but Lewandowski then fails in his attempt to pick out the run of Coutinho on the right-hand side of the box.
34'
Lukebakio shows superb skill to beat the challenge of Davies on the right flank, but the full-back then does well to track back and dispossess the Hertha attacker.
32'
Perisic races to the left-hand byline before clipping a pinpoint cross into the centre, but Lewandowski directs his header straight into the grateful hands of Jarstein.
31'
Bayern win a free-kick following Torunarigha's foul on Lewandowski near the right flank, but the opportunity is wasted by Boateng who sees his short pass intercepted in midfield.
29'
Bayern look to build an attack from the back as Thiago then lobs a throughball into the path of Coutinho just outside the box, but the referee flags for offside after Coutinho made his run too early.
27'
Hertha apply a period of sustained pressure on the Bayern back line which results in Klunter floating a delivery into the box, but Selke cannot generate enough power behind his header which trails well wide of the left-hand post.
23'
Selke does well to burst past Alaba before slotting a pass into Darida on the right-hand side of the area, but his pull-back is then intercepted by Alaba who prevents it from reaching Selke in a promising central position.
21'
Plattenhardt receives the ball in plenty of space on the left flank, and he steadies himself before whipping an out-swinging delivery towards the unmarked Selke in the box, but he can only direct his towering header wide of the left-hand post.
19'
B. Pavard gets yellow.
Pavard is booked by the referee following a late tackle on Selke near the byline.
16'
Grujic shows excellent strength to escape the midfield challenges of Goretzka and Muller before picking out Lukebakio on the right-hand side of the box, but his low cross into the centre is well read by Alaba.
14'
Muller darts towards the right-hand side of the box before attempting to pick out Coutinho, but Ascacibar does well to intervene and clear the danger.
12'
Dilrosun wins a free-kick for Hertha on the right flank following Goretzka's clumsy challenge, but the resulting set-piece is comfortably nodded away by Boateng in the box.
10'
Perisic gets the better of Klunter on the left-hand side of the box before squeezing a low cross into the six-yard box, but Jarstein does well to hold on to the fizzing delivery.
9'
Muller pokes the ball into the path of Lewandowski near the penalty spot, but the striker is well marshalled by Boyata who manages to win it back for his side.
7'
V. Darida gets yellow.
Darida is shown the first yellow card of the game following a sliding challenge on Thiago.
Thiago collects the ball in midfield before spraying a cross-field ball towards Lewandowski on the right-hand side of the box, but his first-time volleyed delivery is claimed by the rising Jarstein.
5'
Muller attempts to thread a throughball into the path of Coutinho on the right channel, but the midfielder fails to keep it in play and Hertha now have a throw-in deep in their half.
3'
Bayern transition the ball from defence to midfield at a quick pace just before Muller receives it on the right flank, but his bending delivery fails to pick out the run of Lewandowski in the box.
1'
The referee blows his whistle and Bayern get the game underway!
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SUBS: Maximillian Mittelstadt, Peter Pekarik, Alexander Esswein, Thomas Kraft, Karim Rekik, Pascal Kopke, Marius Wolf, Per Skjelbred, Vedad Ibisevic.
HERTHA BERLIN (4-1-4-1): Rune Jarstein; Lukas Klunter, Dedryck Boyata, Jordan Torunarigha, Marvin Plattenhardt; Santiago Ascacibar; Dodi Lukebakio, Vladimir Darida, Marko Grujic, Javairo Dilrosun; Davie Selke.
The players are now gathering in the tunnel as kick-off edges closer in the German capital.
Hertha enter the match following a strong run of form before the winter break. Jurgen Klinsmann’s 14th-placed side enjoyed a four-game unbeaten run back in December, with this including victories over top-half sides Bayer Leverkusen and SC Freiburg. The Berlin outfit will now be aiming to pick up where they left off when they welcome Bayern to Olympiastadion in today’s meeting.
BAYERN MUNICH (4-3-3): Manuel Neuer; Benjamin Pavard, Jerome Boateng, David Alaba, Alphonso Davies; Thomas Muller, Thiago Alcantara, Leon Goretzka; Ivan Perisic, Robert Lewandowski, Philippe Coutinho.
SUBS: Leon Dajaku, Sven Ulreich, Michael Cuisance, Corentin Tolisso, Serge Gnabry, Lars Lukas Mai, Joshua Zirkzee.
Bayern are sitting third in the Bundesliga table following a rocky first half of the season, but the defending champions have achieved more consistency since Niko Kovac’s departure from the club. The Bavarians have won their last four competitive matches under the guidance of new manager Hansi Flick, and they can climb to within four points of league leaders RB Leipzig with a victory over Hertha.
The players are now back on the pitch ahead of the second half.
Bayern have now moved to within four points of first-placed RB Leipzig following their fourth straight success, and Flick's side will next be looking to further prove their title credentials when they host Schalke next weekend. Meanwhile, Hertha will now turn attention to their clash with Wolfsburg next weekend after they saw their four-game unbeaten run come to an end against the German champions.
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