Leipzig stays hot on Bayern's heels
Although Bayern Munich won 8-0 against Hamburg, RB Leipzig kept the pressure on with a home win against a generous Cologne.
RB Leipzig was given more than a helping hand by Cologne as a 3-1 victory helped it remain within touching distance of Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga.
Bayern demolished Hamburg 8-0 at Allianz Arena, but remains only five points clear of Ralph Hasenhuttl's side.
Emil Forsberg opened the scoring in the fifth minute at Red Bull Arena, Cologne goalkeeper Thomas Kessler punished for straying from his position and failing to get the ball clear of danger.
A Dominic Maroh own-goal continued the charitable theme from the visitors, but they hit back shortly after the interval through Yuya Osako.
However, Leipzig was not to be denied and re-established its two-goal cushion thanks to a wonderful solo goal from Timo Werner.
The Leipzig top-scorer latched on to a lofted ball on the right wing before driving almost half the length of the field towards goal and burying a low finish past Kessler at his near post.
