Front runners Bayern rout Hoffenheim in Bundesliga

BERLIN, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) -- Reigning champions Bayern Munich defended its one-point advantage atop the standings after whitewashing Hoffenheim 4-0 in the 9th round of Bundesliga on Saturday.

The "Bavarians" started powerful into the clash on home soil and created their first chance with two minutes played when Robert Lewandowski chipped the ball over goalkeeper Oliver Baumann but just wide of the far post.