Bayern Munich survived an early scare to open up an 11-point lead in the Bundesliga with a 3-1 victory over struggling Hannover at the HDI Arena . The hosts took a surprise lead through Japan international Hiroshi Kiyotake after a lapse in concentration from Bayern Munich defender Dante at the back . However , the champions equalised within the space of three minutes when former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso curled in a stunning free-kick . Thomas Muller scored from the penalty spot after substitute Robert Lewandowski was kicked in the face before adding a second with brilliant header from Franck Ribery 's cross . With Wolfsburg losing 1-0 to Augsburg , few people would bet against Bayern retaining their league title . More to follow ... Thomas Muller receives Bayern fans ' adulation after scoring his second goal in the 3-1 victory . Xabi Alonso ( left ) restored parity after Bayern Munich fell behind to a surprise goal at Hannover . Hannover midfielder Hiroshi Kiyotake celebrates after giving Hannover a brief first half lead . Bayer stars including ( L-R ) Medhi Benatia , Franck Ribery and Robert Lewandowski were rested ahead of their Champions League clash with Shakhtar Donetsk . BAYERN MUNICH ( 3-4-3 ) : Neuer ; Boateng , Dante ( Lewandowski ) , Badstuber ; Rafinha , Alonso ( Schweinsteiger ) , Alaba , Bernat ; Robben , Gotze ( Ribery ) , Muller . Subs : Benatia , Pizarro , Rode , Reina . Booked : Alonso , Ribery . Goals : Alonso 25 ' , Muller 61 ' , 72 ' HANNOVER ( 4-2-3-1 ) : Zieler ; Pereira , Marcelo , Schulz , Albornoz ; Schmiedebach ( Ya Konan ) , Sane ; Briand ( Prib ) , Kiyotake , Bittencourt ; Sobiech . Subs : Andreasen , Sakai , Joselu , Stankevicius , Konigsmann . Goals : Kiyotake 28 ' Bastia Schweinsteiger ( centre ) , who was also rested , jokes with team-mates ahead of the game . Hannover 's Manuel Schmiedebach goes for a high challenge on Bayern 's World Cup hero Mario Gotze ( left ) Bayern forward Arjen Robben appeals to his team-mates as the champions start slowly in Hannover . Kiyotake ( right ) speeds away after a lapse on concentration from Bayern defender Dante . The Japanese midfielder slips the ball past Manuel Neuer to give the hosts the lead . Kiyotake points to the sky in celebration after his strike gives Hannover and unexpected lead . Robben watches as Alonso curls in a free-kick to equalise only minutes later . Bayern defender Juan Bernat leaps into Alonso 's arms after drawing level in the first half . Former Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola ( centre ) gestures to the referee from the touchline . Star strier Robert Lewandowski , who has a superb record against Hannover , was introduced after the goals . Germany star Muller nets from the penalty spot to give Bayern the lead on 72minutes . Substitute Franck Ribery ( left ) pumps his fist as Muller scores from the penalty spot . Ribery later provided the cross fro Muller to double his tally with a superb header . Bayern team-mates race to celebrate the goal as Bayern open up an 11-point lead in the Bundesliga .
Champions came from behind to open up an 11-point lead over Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga . The home side took a shock lead through Japanese star Hiroshi Kiyotake . Champions equalised minutes later with a great free-kick from Xabi Alonso . Thomas Muller scored the spot after Robert Lewandowski was fouled and added a second with a superb header .