Some will say Robert Lewandowski was among the main reasons Bayern Munich finished 10 points clear of Wolfsburg in last season’s Bundesliga table.
Well he’s certainly been the difference between the sides in their latest league meeting, achieving a scoring feat that few players will ever manage against any opposition.
Oh, and did we mention that he’d just come on as a second-half sub? No ring-rustiness here.
They weren’t just tap-ins, either. Here’s the stunning fifth…
"Remarkable. Inexplicable. Absolutely wonderful!" – @FCBayernEN's @lewy_official stakes claim for goal of the season http://t.co/h6gyDYLE0n
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) September 22, 2015
Pep Guardiola’s reaction was just perfect. He might forgive Manuel Neuer for his earlier antics now.
Five goals. Nine minutes. Take a bow @FCBayernEN striker @lewy_official. http://t.co/ka6zhYccOF
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) September 22, 2015
And we know it’s early in the season, but this is quite the stat.
In the space of 9 minutes, Lewandowski scored more goals (5) than 34 of the 98 teams in Europe's top 5 leagues this season.
— Ben McAleer (@BenMcAleer1) September 22, 2015