Uefa Champions League: Bayern Munich 7-1 RB Salzburg - Lewandowski score hat-trick as Bavarians cruise into quarterfinals
Polish sharpshooter Robert Lewandowski scored three times within 23 minutes as Bayern Munich whitewashed RB Salzburg 7-1 in their Uefa Champions League clash inside the Allianz Arena on Tuesday night.
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| Bayern Munich Polish striker Robert Lewandowski celebrates after scoring. Photo: @fcbayern |
The Bavarians made light work of their visitors in the encounter as they cruised into the quarterfinals of the tournament.
Lewandowski, according to BBCSport 'on his 100th start in the competition' found the back of Salzburg's net twice from the penalty spot within 21 minutes after being brought down in the area by defender Maximilian Wober.
The Poland captain moved the hosts three goals ahead in the 23rd minute after chasing down a failed clearance from goalkeeper Philip Kohn to score from a very close range.
According to BBCSport:
It is the first time a Champions League hat-trick has been completed as early as the 23rd minute, although it is not the quickest treble in the competition, with that record held by Bafetimbi Gomis following his three goals in eight minutes for Lyon in a 7-1 win over Dinamo Zagreb in 2011.
Serge Gnabry and Thomas Muller made it four (31st minute) and five (54th minute) for Bayern Munich respectively.
The Red Bulls managed to get a consolation in the 70th minute through Maurits Kjaergaard's powerful shot.
Julian Nagelsman's men continued their scoring as Muller made it six in the 83rd minute and Leroy Sane sealed victory for Bayern in the 85th minute.
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