Robert Lewandowski made a penalty for the primary half to equal Gerd Muller’s report of 40 Bundesliga targets in a single season, as Bayern Munich have been held to a 2-2 draw by Freiburg on Saturday afternoon.
Bayern, as anticipated, noticed the higher of the aim alternatives and located the breakthrough within the twenty sixth minute. A VAR examine confirmed that Thomas Muller had been introduced down by Lukas Kubler within the field, which allowed Lewandowski to enhance and calmly convert subsequent penalties to lastly equal the report.
He is carried out it! ?? ROBERT # LEWANG40LSKI. ⚽️? @Lewy_Official has matched Gerd Müller’s legendary #Bundesliga report of 4️⃣0️⃣ targets in a single season. ? @FCBayernEN pic.twitter.com/dk4hmRhxy7
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However Die Roten was caught snatching juts three minutes later and allowed an equalizer to Manuel Gulde, who nodded brilliantly from a nook.
Hansi Flick actually must have scored when he was chosen by destiny to confront a large open aim following an important play by Serge Gnabry after a nook. Bayern solely had to attend two minutes later to come back ahead once more, however when Thomas Muller’s distinctive volley go over the field stood in an empty internet by Leroy Sane. Lewandowski can have damaged the report within the second interval, however in some way missed the stunning aim when the ball got here to him on the aim line – as uncommon a collector’s merchandise as you’ll ever see.
As an alternative, it was Freiburg who received the subsequent aim and equalized within the 81st minute. Christian Gunter’s lung-shocking wave into the field resulted in a thumping end in Alexander Nubel’s decrease nook. Each side pressed for a successful aim however needed to accept one level per piece and left Lewandowski with simply yet another recreation to say the report himself. Now, let’s get to Bayern scores …
Alphonso Davies consistently defended Matthias Hangst / Getty Photos
Alexander Nubel (GK) – 7/10 – Really made some unbelievable saves, which confirmed the braveness and agility to disclaim Freiburg after the break. Nonetheless, couldn’t do something about any of the targets.
Niklas Sule (RB) – 6/10 – Appeared very bony when he returned from damage however had a strong match with out doing something very particular. Managed to suffocate Freiburg’s play to the left however couldn’t come ahead to threaten their again line.
Jerome Boateng (CB) – 7/10 – Very composed efficiency, stands sturdy once you meet runners. Additionally performed some glorious balls from the again to set the motion in movement.
Lucas Hernandez (CB) – 7/10 – Positioned himself excellently on a regular basis and was the important thing to dealing with harmful balls from large areas, making 5 distances and successful three flying duels.
Alphonso Davies (LB) – 7/10 – All the time a menace together with his tempo and dribbling capability and was fast in monitoring again and contained his winger, made three tackles.
Thomas Muller labored tirelessly once more Matthias Hangst / Getty Photos
Joshua Kimmich (CM) – 6/10 – Remained just a little remoted in the case of dealing with the counter typically, however did properly to maintain issues neat and tidy and unfold the ball splendidly, thread the ball skillfully via the strains and make two key passes.
David Alaba (CM) – 7/10 – Lined quite a lot of floor, advanced and distributed video games with good impact. Typically noticed to get large so as to add an further physique and ship into the realm – particularly to lift the ball to Muller within the build-up to the second aim.
Thomas Muller (AM) – 8/10 – Continuously discovered himself within the pockets of area and was in a position to join brilliantly with these round him and do 5 vital exercises. Offers nice help to place the ball on a plate for Sane.
“Man, what are you speaking about? The 40s are the brand new 20s.” ? # Lewy40 pic.twitter.com/oIQzPuRZ3o
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Leroy Sane (RW) – 7/10 – Noticed mild from the start, ran in the direction of his reverse quantity with the ball and located areas with out it. Managed to search out an finish product ultimately, knock in for his aspect others.
Robert Lewandowski (ST) – 10/10 – One way or the other didn’t break the report however equalized it with a penalty to hit the magic 40 league aim – obscene quantity. His efficiency doesn’t deserve anyplace close to ten, however he solely scored his fortieth aim of the league season so we give him it anyway.
Serge Gnabry (LW) – 5/10 – Drove into the sphere to search out area for a lot of the match however actually couldn’t do any harm. However was unfortunate not to attain, as his large toe deviated simply exterior.
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Corentin Tolisso (CM) – 6/10
Marc Roca (CM) – 5/10
Kingsley Coman (RW) – 6/10
Bouna Sarr (RB) – 5/10
