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BERLIN, June 7-- Bayern Munich are on their way to new heights in the Bundesliga. The reigning German champions are rapidly approaching the national league's finish line. After beating rivals Dortmund 1-0, Bayern crushed Bayer Leverkusen 4-2 this weekend. The Bundesliga's goal record of 101 from the 1971/72 season is within sight, with Bayern having scored 90 goals in 30 matches with four more to come. The "Meisterschale" championship bowl and the German Cup already seem within touching distance. Winning these titles might please the club, if there wasn't a vital desire still unsatisfied such as winning the Champions League. Many experts agree that Bayern side are Europe's most balanced team at present. But kicking the can down the road appears a challenge. UEFA is following plans to finish the 2019-20 Champions League season in the form of a tournament played within ten days in late August in one city. Latest reports speak of Lisbon as first choice, with Frankfurt and Moscow also under consideration. A decision is said to be made by June 17. "Having to take a break at the end of June or mid-July when the national campaign is done is a significant disadvantage for German clubs. It is an advantage for clubs from Spain, England and Italy," said former Liverpool and Bayern midfielder Dietmar Hamann. The Bundesliga was notably Europe's first league to return to action after the COVID-19 outbreak brought national campaigns to a halt by mid-March. | 
