Robert Lewandowski netted twice as Bayern Munich responded to their German Cup disaster in midweek with a 5-2 win over Union Berlin on Satu...
Robert Lewandowski netted twice as Bayern Munich responded to their German Cup disaster in midweek with a 5-2 win over Union Berlin on Saturday to stay top of the Bundesliga.
Three days after being thrashed 5-0 at Moenchengladbach in the second round of the cup, Bayern bounced back with two quick goals as Lewandowski converted an early penalty, then drilled home a free-kick.
“It’s annoying that we conceded two goals, but we are happy to have shown a response,” said Bayern captain Manuel Neuer.
The Bavarian giants ended Union’s record of 21 league games unbeaten at home as Leroy Sane, Kingsley Coman and Thomas Mueller also grabbed goals, while Julian Ryerson and Niko Giesselmann scored for Union.
Lewandowski has now scored 12 goals in 10 Bundesliga games this season having scored a record 41 times in 2020/21.
A supposed leaked copy of the Ballon d’Or rankings, which has Lewandowski in first place with Lionel Messi second and Karim Benzema third, has been dismissed as fake by organisers France Football. However, the Poland striker remains one of favourites with the winner to be announced on November 29.
Lewandowski fired Bayern ahead from the penalty spot following a Union handball, then curled in a free-kick to establish Bayern’s domination. Mueller tapped Coman’s cross outside...
