Bayern Munich inches closer to Bundesliga title with 5-0 win over St. Pauli

Bayern Munich's German midfielder #08 Leon Goretzka (R) celebrates scoring the 0-2 goal with his teammates during the German first division Bundesliga football match between FC St Pauli and FC Bayern Munich in Hamburg, northern Germany, on April 11, 2026. (Photo by Ibo OT / AFP via Getty Images) / DFL REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AS IMAGE SEQUENCES AND/OR QUASI-VIDEO | AFP via Getty Images Bayern Munich was totally convincing in its 5-0 victory over St. Pauli in the Bundesliga.

The victory by the Bavarians, couple with Borussia Dortmund’s 1-0 loss to Bayer Leverkusen leaves Bayern Munich up 12 points with five games to play. A win next week, coupled with a loss or draw by BVB would clinch the title for the Bavarians: Bayern go 12 points clear at the top of the table with 5 games to go A win next week against Stuttgart would practically secure the title pic. twitter.

com/wEwdwG9emM — Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) April 11, 2026 As important as Bayern Munich’s victory was over St. Pauli, Bayer Leverkusen provided some help. The game-winning goal from Robert Andrich was pretty spectacular — and available to anyone not geo-blocked by ESPN FC: Robert Andrich with a goal from distance to open up the scoring for Leverkusen 💥 📺 ESPN2 pic.

twitter. com/9oxhODrCgh — ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) April 11, 2026 There is still work to be done, as Bayern Munich still has league games against VfB Stuttgart, Mainz 05, Heidenheim, VfL Wolfsburg, and FC Köln. In between those, the Bavarians will square off for leg two of their Champions League tie vs.