Four goals from
Robert Lewandowski
allowed Bayern Munich, visibly in worse physical condition than usual this October, to beat Hertha Berlin at the Allianz Arena, with a penalty from the Polish striker in added time.
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The champion of the European Super Cup, who last Sunday had fallen with a crash in Hoffenheim (4-1), again suffered many difficulties against a Herta capable of lifting a 2-0 and a 3-2.
However, he was ultimately unable to do anything against Lewandowski, declared the UEFA's best player of the season on Thursday.
It was all decided in the 93rd minute, with
Maximilian Mittelstädt's
grab
on Lewandowski, who did not hesitate from 11 meters to beat
Alexander Schwolow
.
"We have seen that we are not one hundred percent," admitted Hansi Flick.
"At the moment we are missing some percentages, but what I liked is the spirit we have shown," added the coach of the Bavarian giant.
The five games in the last two weeks weighed on the plans of Flick, which gave rest to some of its best players, with physical problems or tired.
Leroy Sané
(injured) and Kingsley Coman were not called up, while
Benjamin Pavard
,
Niklas Süle
,
Corentin Tolisso
started from the bench, while young
Chris Richards
, 20, started as a starting right-back.
In any case, Lewandowski scored differences with two targets in minutes 40 and 51, while the Berliners leveled through
Jhon Córdoba
and
Matheus Cunha
.
The Pole put the home side ahead again in the 85th minute, although Jessic Ngankam seemed to have settled for the draw.
"It was a laborious victory," admitted
Leon Goretzka
.
"After our recent triumphs we may have taken our foot off the gas too soon," concluded the German international.
Finally, the club announced this Sunday the arrival of midfielder
Marc Roca
(Espanyol).
A confirmed reinforcement, awaiting
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting
(ex Paris SG) and
Bouna Sarr
(Marseille).
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