Bayern Munich Striker Robert Lewandowski sets Bundesliga record with 43rd goal in Calender Year
Bayern Munich Striker, Robert Lewandowski broke Gerd Muller’s long established record for the most Bundesliga goals in a calendar year after scoring 43rd goal of the on going bundesliga season in Bayern Munich’s 4-0 thrashing of Wolfsburg on Friday night.
The Poland striker has been in top form over the last two years and his goal scoring record speaks for itself. Bayern inform striker has been busy in breaking new records across Europe.
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Robert Lewandowski’s 24 goals in 21 matches against Wolfsburg saw him break the record of 42 that former Bayern Munich Gerd Muller had set in 1972.
Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann praised Lewandowski’s latest record, saying: “He really deserves it, especially as he scored with his weaker foot.”
“I am very satisfied with the way we played,” said Nagelsmann.
“It was a bit tougher in the first half when Wolfsburg were a bit more disciplined. We started well but then lost some possession.
“But we defended well and our second half was impressive with the way we were pressing extremely high. The result was deserved.”
Bundesliga going in winter-break while Bayern Munich with a nine-point lead at the top of the table before the league resumes on January 7.
