Robert Lewandowski scored on the opening day of the Bundesliga for a record seventh consecutive season in Bayern Munich’s draw against Gladbach

Robert Lewandowski scored on the opening day of the Bundesliga for a record seventh consecutive season in Bayern Munich’s draw against Gladbach

Bayern Munich the defending Champions had to work their way back from a goal down in their Bundesliga season opener on Friday. They earned a 1-1 draw against Borussia Monchengladbach, thanks to last season’s top scorer Robert Lewandowski, who continued his record of scoring in the opening match for Bayern Munich 7 straight seasons.

The last time Robert Lewandowski didn’t score in a season opener was in 2014/15 when he just moved on a free from Borussia Dortmund and made his debut for Bayern Munich. Apart from sharpening his season-opening goalscoring record, Lewandowski is now also on the verge of another great record. after equaling Bayern’s scoring record in 11 consecutive league games.

The Bayern team under their new coach, Julian Nagelsmann did not win any of their four preseason matches. Gladbach from the very beginning of the game started instantly pressing and gave Bayern team no time to settle in, with Patrick Hermann firing narrowly in the fourth minute.

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With Bayern’s backline repeatedly caught out of position, Plea latched on to a well timed through ball from Stindl in the 10th minute to rifle past keeper Manuel Neuer.

Bayern switched the momentum of the game in their favour and Lewandowski came close twice to leveling but both times Yann Sommer came up with an exceptional save.

Robert Lewandowski to the Rescue in Bundesliga opener

Lewandowski, last season’s top scorer with 41 goals, was fast enough to beat his marker three minutes from halftime to volley in the equalizer. He also came close to adding a second early in the second half but was denied by another super save from Yan Sommer.

“It was a game that was exciting for fans. Obviously you cannot be satisfied with a draw,” said Nagelsmann, whose team is hunting a 10th straight league crown.

“It was a bit wild, a bit too open but both teams had good phases.”

“We did not start well and lost possession too often. We did it better and were really strong in the final 20 minutes of the first half when we scored.”

Gladbach’s Marcus Thuram should also have done better when he failed to connect with the ball in front of the goal late in the game. Thuram also protested for a penalty twice after going down inside the box following challenges by Bayern defender Dayot Upamecano.

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