3 reasons why Robert Lewandowski could break Gerd Müller’s 50-year-old record this season

The Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski has been on fire this season. He is plundering goals for fun it seems. 34 goals in 32 appearances across all competitions makes for great reading and so much so because the season is yet to finish.

Lewandowski is the go-to man for Bayern Munich and his ability and thirst for goals has made Bayern Munich one of the best teams in Europe this season. The sextuple has not only egged the team to dominate further but also to keep shattering record-books.

One such being Lewandowski’s 28 goals in 22 appearances in the Bundesliga this season. The Polish striker has a goal ratio of 1.27 which is beyond phenomenal. This is one of the many reasons why Bayern Munich are a side to watch out for. This is the 4^th consecutive season where he is leading the goal scoring charts.

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We enlighten you with the reasons why this could go down as a history making season for Lewandowski.

Gerd Müller’s record in jeopardy

The 1974 World Cup winner scored 40 goals in the 1971-72 season for Bayern Munich. Robert Lewandowski has scored 28 for the season and will another 11 games to go, this record of Müller is in jeopardy due to the brilliance of the Polish striker.

If achieved, Lewandowski will be in a league of his own.

Consistency

The striker has 11 matches to break this record. With the form at his disposal, Robert Lewandowski is tipped to break this record and it should not come as a surprise given how clinical he is in front of goal as his consistency is unfathomable.

Form

Lewandowski has been in form for the last 3 seasons as well scoring 34, 22, 29 goals in the respective seasons. His desire to be the best is being dished out time and again. This season having scored 28 goals, he still looks hungry for more.

          Could Lewandowski make this season his own? Only time will tell