European roundup: Bayern ensure top spot, Napoli cling on for nervy victory

12-Nov-2022 22:18:49 | The Guardian

Bayern Munich will be top at Christmas after 2-0 win at Schalke
Udinese score late goals but Napoli claim 3-2 triumph

Bayern Munich eased past Schalke 2-0 to make sure of top spot going into the World Cup break as they hunt a record-extending 11th straight Bundesliga crown. The Bavarians, who fielded a starting lineup consisting entirely of World Cup-bound players, scored once in each half, through Serge Gnabry and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, with the Germany international Jamal Musiala delivering both assists.

Bayern’s sixth consecutive league win – and 10th across all competitions – lifted them to 34 points, six ahead of second-placed RB Leipzig. Freiburg and Union Berlin, both on 27, face each other on Sunday.