Robert Lewandowski scored numerous goals in the first half of the season, setting a number of impressive records. fcbayern.com has compiled his best-marks.
1. Prolific from the off
Lewandowski scored on Bundesliga Matchday 1 for the fifth year in a row. No other player has achieved this feat.
2. First five goals
Lewandowski scored all of Bayern's first five goals this season. No other Bayern player has achieved that.
3. Group stage
Spanning multiple seasons, Lewandowski scored in six consecutive Champions League group stage matches, setting a new club record.
4. Bundesliga records
Lewandowski set new Bundesliga records, boasting the most goals after five matchdays (nine goals), six (ten goals), seven (11), eight (12) and 11 matchdays (16).
Gerd Müller scored 15 goals in the first 11 league matches of the 1968/69 season, setting a record that lasted for more than 50 years. Robert Lewandowski surpassed him.👇
5. 11 matchdays
Lewandowski scored on each of the first 11 matchdays, setting a new Bundesliga record.
6. 15-minute madness
Lewandowski scored four goals in 15 minutes away to Red Star Belgrade, the fastest four-goal haul in Champions League history.
Lewandowski needed 14 minutes and 32 seconds for four goals in Belgrade 👇
7. Most successful CL scorer
Lewandowski surpassed Thomas Müller when he scored his 46th Champions League goal for FC Bayern. He is now FC Bayern's top scorer in Europe's premier club competition.
8. Fifth place
Lewandowski overtook Ruud van Nistelrooy, advancing to fifth place in the Champions League's all-time scorer rankings (63 goals).
9. Only Müller boasts more
Lewandowski has scored 220 competitive goals for FC Bayern, surpassing Karl-Heinz Rummenigge. Only Gerd Müller boasts more goals for the club (552).
10. Surpassing his former coach
Lewandowski overtook Jupp Heynckes (220) when he scored his 221st Bundesliga goal, advancing to third place in the all-time scoring chart. Only Gerd Müller (365) and Klaus Fischer 268) have netted more often.
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