Bayern Munich's Philipp Lahm (R) and teammate Thaigo (L) challenge Hiroshi Kiyotake (C) of FC Nuremberg during their German first division Bundesliga soccer match in Nuremberg February 8, 2014. REUTERS/Michaela Rehle
(Reuters) - Runaway leaders Bayern Munich survived a torrid opening against Nuremberg, who hit the bar and had two players carried off injured in the first half hour, before hitting back for a 2-0 win in the Bundesliga on Saturday.
Mario Mandzukic and captain Philipp Lahm, with his first goal in over three years, scored to give Bayern their 12th successive league win, leaving them 13 points clear at the top.
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