A solo run to the quarterfinals! And the new contract?
Robert Lewandowski (33) shot Bayern with a flawless lightning hat-trick in just 10:22 minutes to win against Salzburg (first leg 1-1). The record champion finished the completely overwhelmed Ösis 7:1.
12 minutes: After a foul by Wöber on Poland, he converts the penalty himself on the bottom left. 1:0!
22 minutes: Wöber Lewandowski falls again on the edge of the penalty area. The video referee overruled referee Turpin – penalty instead of a free kick! Lewandowski pushes again into the left corner. 2:0!
23 minutes: Salzburg goalkeeper Köhn, who ran out, shoots at Lewandowski. The ball sails to the left post, Lewandowski pushes it in with his thigh. 3:0!
Lewandowski shows the Bayern bosses!
The super striker’s contract expires in 2023. Those responsible for the club emphasize publicly again and again that they want to keep him. According to BILD information, Lewandowski himself is surprised that no one has personally told him so far.
The Pole wants clarity about his future by the summer. Manchester United is said to have submitted to Bayern that they would like to make the first offer in the event of a separation.
Trainer Julian Nagelsmann (34) on Amazon Prime Video: “You have to ask Hasan (sports director Salihamidzic, ed.) or Oli Kahn. I have many conversations with him and totally take him with me in my considerations.”
The bosses too? Because it’s also about a lot of salary (currently 24 million euros per year). Both Salihamidzic and Kahn are absent from the game with Corona. Nagelsmann chatted about Kahn’s infection live on TV before kick-off.
Whether the Lewandowski intoxication moves the bosses to act?
► It is the fastest Lewandowski hat-trick in the Champions League.
► Three goals after 23 minutes is a new record in the premier class.
► With twelve goals in eight games, Lewandowski is now the top scorer.
Gnabry (31st), Müller (54th/83rd) and Sané (85th) make Bavaria’s demonstration of power perfect. Neuer (comeback 31 days after knee surgery) has little to do and no chance when Kjaergaard scored a consolation goal (70th).
