FC Bayern is still missing one step to the historic six-pack title – and with it Robert Lewandowski to the next coronation. The world footballer is now directing the stage, which is mostly reserved for Ronaldo and Messi.
Doha (AP) – Robert Lewandowski raised his thumb and smiled as he relaxed with the small silver cup for the “man of the game” presented.
With his double pack at the start of the Club World Cup, the world footballer shot himself warm for the historic title project of FC Bayern and his next crowning in the style of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. «We want to win the sixth title. A World Cup with the club – that’s always a special price, “said the 32-year-old after reaching the final with a 2-0 win against Egypt’s record champions Al Ahly.
The championship, trophy, Champions League and two Supercup successes adorn the club’s letterhead as triumphs from 2020. The victory at the World Championship of Continental Champions, which was postponed to February 2021 due to the corona pandemic, is to be added on February 12 (7 p.m. / DAZN and Bild Live) against outsider Tigres UANL from Mexico. «It would be really special. Not only for Bavaria or Germany, but, as I said, one of the greatest historical successes worldwide, ”said Lewandowski.
After the first appearance in the host country of the next World Cup at the end of 2022, the Bayern attacker raved about a “great time with two great games”. The fact that he increased his impressive scoring to 29 goals in 27 competitive games of the current season also lifted the mood. For the top scorer in the league, DFB Cup and premier class, the top scorer could now be added at the Club World Cup. Here the French attacker André-Pierre Gignac from the final opponent Tigres, the seven-time Mexican champion, leads with three hits.
A Lewandowski goal has to be at least achieved. But that is the claim of the Pole anyway, who after fulfilling the dream of the world football freestyle last year now wants to win the club World Cup for the first time like four-time club world champion Ronaldo and three-time champion Messi.
The tournament with the best teams on the continents is not as prestigious as the Champions League. But due to the duels with opponents from all over the world, the attention is still great around the globe. And Lewandowski’s goals are also noticed in the most remote corners of the world, where Ronaldo and Messi have so far been admired as world football stars. A World Cup title with Bayern would certainly not harm the Lewandowski brand.
The second success at the Club World Cup after 2013 is also very important to his teammates. As previously only FC Barcelona in 2009, captain Manuel Neuer and colleagues want to be able to show the title six pack. “FC Bayern can write history,” said Neuer. “If we win six titles in one season, then it’s a record for us.” Neither the great 1970s generation around Franz Beckenbauer, Gerd Müller and Sepp Maier nor the first Munich triple year of 2013 around Philipp Lahm and Bastian Schweinsteiger succeeded.
“The sixth title would also be a particular success in the club’s successful history,” said Hansi Flick. His already monumental coaching work in Munich is about to reach the next high point. Flick also has to do without Leon Goretzka and Javi Martínez in the final, who will not follow suit after their positive corona tests.
After the victory against the team from Cairo was cheered in front of around 12,000 spectators, a final victory in front of fans could also be atmospheric. “Then it tingles a little more,” said Joshua Kimmich. Flick longs for games in front of an audience too. «Of course we all hope that at some point we will be able to play in front of spectators again in Germany. We all long for it, fans, players, coaches, the entire club, ”said Flick. The fulfillment of this wish will take time. The six-title wish, however, could come true very quickly.
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