Half-Time Report: Arjen Robben hands Bayern Munich lead at Hertha Berlin

Arjen Robben has put Bayern Munich on course for another Bundesliga victory after handing his side a 1-0 half-time lead over Hertha Berlin.

Bayern were on top from the first whistle, but the champions missed an early chance to break the deadlock when Robert Lewandowski fired over the crossbar after being released by Thomas Muller.

Hertha struggled to find a way to disrupt the visitors as Pep Guardiola's side dominated in possession in midfield.

It came as little surprise to see Bayern break the deadlock just before the half-hour mark when Robben took full advantage on the edge of the box to curl a shot past the outstretched hand of Thomas Kraft.

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Bayern continued to control the pace of the game after the opening goal, and Robben was influential again in setting up an opportunity for Muller, who failed to find the target with a wayward effort.

Juan Bernat threatened to double his side's lead just before the interval, but he could only send a shot over after beating the offside trap in the box.