To do this, the Munich residents got the better of Heidenheim (4-2), with a double from Musiala and goals from Upamecano and Goretzka.
At the same time, Frankfurt, despite a goal from Ekitike, was content with a draw against Augsburg (2-2).
Leverkusen is in third position, seven points behind the lead, after its success over Sankt Pauli (2-1). Fourth, nine points from the top, Leipzig finally returns to winning ways at the expense of Kiel (0-2).