By SABC Sport
10th December 2023
Thomas Tuchel named his strongest possible side - including Manuel Neuer, Leroy Sane and Harry Kane - in a bid to bridge the gap on leaders Bayer Leverkusen three days ahead of their Champions League trip to Manchester United.
But Eintracht were rampant at the Deutsche Bank Arena as Bayern conceded five goals in the opening 60 minutes of a Bundesliga match for the first time since 1975.
Eric Ebimbe scored twice and Omar Marmoush, Hugo Larsson and Ansgar Knauff were also on target with Joshua Kimmich, who scored moments before the interval to make the score 3-1, offering Bayern brief hope.
RB Leipzig triumphed in the battle between fourth and fifth by winning 3-2 at Borussia Dortmund.
Mats Hummels was sent off after 15 minutes for a rash challenge on Luis Openda and Leipzig took advantage through a Ramy Bensebaini own goal.
Niklas Sule equalised right on half-time but Christoph Baumgartner and Yussuf Poulssen scored before Niclas Fullkrug's late consolation.
Jude Bellingham grabbed his 16th goal of the season in Real Madrid's 1-1 LaLiga draw at Real Betis.
The England midfielder netted in the 52nd minute but it was not enough for three points as Aitor Ruibal hit back.
The result took Madrid a point clear at the top of the table but Girona and Barcelona - second and third respectively - will have a chance to take advantage when they face each other on Sunday.
Fifth-placed Real Sociedad eased to a 3-0 win at Villarreal with Mikel Merino, Martin Zubimendi and Takefusa Kubo scoring in a seven-minute spell before the break.
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