Bayern Munich 4-0 Vfb Stuttgart: 5 talking points as Robert Lewandowski scores a perfect hat-trick | Bundesliga 2020-2021

Robert Lewandowski celebrates after scoring a goal.
Robert Lewandowski celebrates after scoring a goal.

#3 Stuttgart fail to capitalise on their numerical advantage against Bayern Munich

VfB Stuttgart players look dejected after conceding a goal.
VfB Stuttgart players look dejected after conceding a goal.

VfB Stuttgart lost grip of the game against Bayern Munich as they let their guard down after Alphonso Davies was sent off. They paid the price as Robert Lewandowski put one past Gregor Kobel to put Bayern Munich in the lead.

Die Schwaben failed to muster a response. Gnabry then capped off a brilliant team move to put Bayern Munich firmly on the ascendancy as the visitors slumped to a heavy defeat.


#4. Leroy Sane and Serge Gnabry revive memories of Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben

Serge Gnabry rejoices after scoring a goal.
Serge Gnabry rejoices after scoring a goal.

Leroy Sane and Serge Gnabry drove the VfB Stuttgart defenders crazy, oozing class on the night as they bamboozled the hosts with their electrifying pace and fleet feet.

Gnabry scored a goal and also set up another. Meanwhile, Leroy Sane registered an assist to his name.

Most of Bayern Munich's attacks came down the flanks as both wingers capitalised on the smallest of spaces. The duo combined well with Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Muller up front.


#1 Robert Lewandowski continues his imperious form

Robert Lewandowski in action against Vfb Stuttgart
Robert Lewandowski in action against Vfb Stuttgart

Robert Lewandowski scored a first-half hat-trick to seal the deal for Bayern Munich. The Polish international, in the process, took his tally to 35 goals in 26 games in the league as he closes in on Gerd Muller's record of 40 goals

Lewandowski scored a perfect hat-trick despite Bayern Munich playing with a man down for most of the game.

Lewandowski (271) is now the second-most prolific scorer in Bundesliga history, moving past Klaus Fischer. He has scored a staggering 42 goals in all competitions this season as he looks for a rousing finish to his campaign.

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