Bayern Munich star Robert Lewandowski comes on to score FIVE goals in nine minutes to change the game against Wolfsburg

With Bayern Munich trailing Wolfsburg 1-0 at half-time, Robert Lewandowski was introduced to dramatic effect by scoring an incredible five goals in the space of just nine minutes.

The Bundesliga champions, who entered the match against last season's second placed team carrying a 100 per cent record, were disappointing as they fell behind to a goal from Daniel Caligiuri in the first half - prompting coach Pep Guardiola to make a pair of changes during the interval.

The Bayern coach replaced midfielder Thiago Alcántara with the Poland international in search of more potency from his side but could not have forseen what would happen next.

Robert Lewandowski celebrates after scoring his fifth goal in the space of nine second half minutes against Wolfsburg

Lewandowski shared a Twitter picture with wife Anna Stachurska after the 

game gesturing his five goal haul against Wolfsburg

The Poland international was brought on after the interval with Bayern trailing 1-0 and equalised after only six minutes

Lewandowski slides to his knees after scoring his second only a minute later with a low drilled shot from outside of the area

The 27 year old completed his hat-trick in the space of just four minutes - the fastest in Bundesliga history

Lewandowski wheels away gesturing the number three with his hands after completing his quickfire hat-trick at the Allianz Arena

The electronic scoreboard at the Allianz Arena shows the times of all of Lewandowski's second half goals

Lewandowski in Nine Mins

 

50:45 Goal

51:43 Goal

54:01 Hits Post

54:02 Shot saved

54:03 Goal

56:25 Goal

59:42 Goal

The 27 year old needed only six minutes to draw Bayern level after reacting to a loose ball from former team-mate Dante to slot home - before firing his team into the lead with a drilled shot from outside the area only a minute later.

Lewandowski completed his hat-trick in just four minutes - the fastest ever scored in Bundesliga history - although he needed three attempts having been denied by the post and then a save from Wolfsburg keeper Diego Benalgio before finding the net.

The previous fastest hat-trick was scored by Duisburg's Michael Toennies in 1991 during a six-minute spell. Toennies, through his former club, was quick to congratulate the new record holder, telling Lewandowski: 'You deserved it.'

The Pole's haul was also four times faster than the Premier League record for five goals in a game, set by Jermain Defoe in 2009. Defoe hit five in 36 second-half minutes for Tottenham during a 9-1 win over Wigan.

Two minutes after his hat-trick, Lewandowski netted his fourth by meeting a cross from new signing Douglas Costa with a clinical finish before following that with a superb overhead bicycle kick from the edge of the area to leave Guardiola with a stunned smile on his face.

Ricardo Rodriguez denied Lewandowski a sixth with a clearance off the line as the striker tore like a whirlwind through the Wolfsburg defence, despite being touch and go before kick-off due to injury. 

'I'm very satisfied. It was a crazy few minutes,' said Lewandowski. 'Five goals is incredible. I'm very happy.'

His feelings of amazement were shared by Guardiola. 'I don't think I'll see it again,' Guardiola said. 'Football is crazy sometimes.'

Lewandowski wheels away after scoring his side's fourth goal as Wolfsburg keeper Diego Benalgio looks on in despair

Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola was left with a stunned smile after Lewandowski's five goal haul

The Polish striker jumps for joy en route to becoming the first substitute to score five goals in a Bundesliga game

Bayern Munich team-mates including Mario Gotze (left) and Arturo Vidal (right) rush to congratulate Lewandowski

Nicklas Bendtner shakes hands with Philipp Lahm as team-mates celebrate with Lewandowski after the game

The former Borussia Dortmund striker shakes hands with officials after coming on to dramatically change the game

The prolific striker, who was reportedly a summer target for Arsenal, shakes hands with Bayern mascot 'Baerli' after the game

The former Borussia Dortmund striker became the first Bayern player to score five goals in a Bundesliga game since Dieter Hoeness in 1984, while the victory takes his side three points clear at the top of the table with six wins from as many games - although second placed Borussia Dortmund have a game in hand.

Lewandowski also became the first Bundesliga substitute to score five goals, and was one short of the all-time record goal haul of six by Cologne striker Dieter Mueller in 1977 in their 7-2 win over Werder Bremen. 

 

Wolfsburg had taken a first half lead through Daniel Caligiuri before Lewandowski was former Arsenal striker introduced to the action

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal will have beeen pleased to see Wolfsburg's confidence shredded with the Germans due to arrive at Old Trafford for their Champions League encounter next week.

By contrast, Arsenal, who were reportedly interested in signing Lewandowski during the summer, will be hoping the prolific marksmen cannot carry his rich vein of form into their opening Champions League clash against Bayern on October 20. 

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