Bayern Munich claimed a fourth straight Bundesliga title after they beat FC Ingolstadt 04 2-1 and Borussia Dortmund falling to defeat at Eintracht Frankfurt.
Pep Guardiola’s men required only a draw to wrap up the third league title of the Catalan’s tenure and raced into a two-goal lead courtesy of a Robert Lewandowski brace.
Bayern Munich's Spanish midfielder Xabi Alonso, Bayern Munich's striker Thomas Mueller, Bayern Munich's Polish striker Robert Lewandowski and Bayern Munich's midfielder Joshua Kimmich celebrate after scoring a penalty during the German first division Bun - AFP
The Polish forward followed up a 15th minute penalty with a smart finish with just over half an hour gone.
However, Ingolstadt offered an intermittent threat throughout the first half and Moritz Hartmann cut the arrears with 42 minutes gone.
Chances came and went in the second half for both sides but the result of Bayern's fixture was rendered redundant with Borussia Dortmund falling to a surprise 1-0 defeat at the hands of Eintracht Frankfurt.
The final whistle sparked a Bayern party at the 15,000-seater Audi Sportpark, with forward Thomas Mueller grabbing a loud hailer to lead chants with the fans.
Bayern Munich's Thomas Mueller celebrates after match - Reuters
The Bavarians take on Borussia Dortmund in the DFB-Pokal in Berlin on May 21.
Borussia Moenchengladbach's Andre Hahn scored twice in a 2-1 comeback victory over Bayer Leverkusen that all but secured fourth place and a Champions League qualifying round spot.
Gladbach are on 52 in fourth with Mainz 05, Hertha Berlin and Schalke 04 on 49.
Former champions Werder Bremen managed only a goalless draw at Cologne and will now battle it out with Frankfurt on the last matchday to avoid relegation.
Werder are in the relegation playoff spot on 35 with Frankfurt on 36. VfB Stuttgart, Bundesliga champions in 2007, are in 17th on 33 points after their 3-1 loss to Mainz 05.
With additional reporting from Reuters
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