FC Bayern – Robert Lewandowski talks about Müller record: “Couldn’t sleep well”
Robert Lewandowski Bayern Munich Augsburg 2020-21
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Robert Lewandowski talks about Gerd Müller’s record and reveals which FC Bayern coach had a lasting impact on him.
For Robert Lewandowski, Bayern legend Gerd Müller’s Bundesliga goal record was of particular importance – and made him nervous. The FC Bayern Munich striker said this in an interview with Marca to.
“Breaking Gerd Müller’s record with 41 Bundesliga goals was also a great success, which makes me very proud and happy. Everyone can see what I’ve achieved and keep doing,” said Lewandowski.
He had been awake for a long time before the game against FC Augsburg on matchday 34 of last season when he scored the record goal. “I have to say I couldn’t sleep well,” said the Pole.
Only at the end of the season did he realize that he could break the record of 40 goals in a Bundesliga season. “Until then, I wasn’t really aware of the importance of this record, not just for the Bundesliga, but for football history,” said Lewandowski.
In the game against FCA, this burdened him: “I knew that I was so close, on the verge of making history, that was tough, but after I scored a goal in the last few seconds of the game, I said yes me: ‘It’s like a Hollywood movie’ “.
Robert Lewandowski on the Ballon d’Or shortlist
The 33-year-old could also win the Ballon d’Or for the first time this year, and he is on the shortlist along with 29 other players. Last year, the award was canceled, instead Lewandowski was named world footballer.
“The opportunity to win the Ballon d’Or means a lot to me, it makes me proud to see what I’ve achieved – not just this year, but also last year when the ceremony was canceled I won a lot of titles and scored a lot of goals, “said Lewandowski.
The move to FC Bayern played a decisive role in his development as the supposedly best player in the world. “It was the breakthrough for me. I remember training sessions with Phillip Lahm, Franck Ribery, Arjen Robben, Xabi Alonso, Manuel Neuer, Thomas Müller and Co .. The level was incredibly high. I wanted to learn a lot and take the next step in my career. “
Above all, Pep Guardiola brought him forward. “He taught me to see football through different eyes. The movements, the tactics. […] Since the time with Guardiola, I think differently about football. I see him from a different perspective. I see who could have done what better and how you can be one step ahead of your opponent. “