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BAYERN SHOW WHO IS BOSS: Bundesliga pace-setters Leipzig learn tough ‘lesson’ in trouncing

Bayern Munich v RB Leipzig - German Bundesliga - Allianz-Arena, Munich, Germany - 21/12/16 - Players of Bayern Munich celebrate scoring a second goal

Ralph Hasenhuettl admitted 10-man RB Leipzig had been taught a tough “lesson” as leaders Bayern Munich handed out a 3-0 hammering to their nearest Bundesliga rivals.

Bayern coach Carlo Ancelotti hailed a “perfect” opening 30 minutes in which Thiago Alcantara and Xabi Alonso scored early goals before Leipzig winger Emil Forsberg was shown a red card for a dangerous tackle.

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