When something that makes history happens, people at the time may not realize that they are witnesses. On June 3, 1972, the 28,000 spectators at the Grünwald Stadium in Munich were like this. They watched Bayern's match against Eintracht Frankfurt, and in the 79th minute, two Frankfurt defenders made a mistake in a panic and Gad Müller saw the opportunity and he easily pushed into the far corner to make the score 6-3.
Gad Mueller's celebration was brief and the fans didn't feel anything special. It's not surprising that, despite Mueller's hat-trick in the second half, it was just his "routine" and fans were used to it. What's more, less than a decade into the Bundesliga' creation, no one thought that Gad Müller's 40th Bundesliga goal of the season would have special significance.
Only now do people know that the Bundesliga has waited for 48 years, 345 days, 22 hours and 51 minutes for this scene to repeat itself. On Saturday afternoon, in the 26th minute between Bayern and Freiburg, Müller fell inside the penalty area to create a penalty for the team, and Lewandowski calmly took the penalty and scored the ball into the bottom right corner of the goal. It was the Pole's 40th goal of the season, equaling Gad Müller's single-season scoring record. Lewandowski lifted his jersey to reveal the T-shirt he was wearing inside, which was printed with Mueller's head and a line: "Forever Gad." He celebrates by paying tribute to Gad Mueller because he knows the greatness of this record is that it is forever associated with a great player.
Bayern officially won the league title a week ago, but it can't be said they have no goals in the next two league games. Coach Frick said: "Our goal is Levan's 40 goals and 80 points. "80 points requires a win over freiburg and Augsburg, but Lewandowski's 40 goals are more important than this goal. Thomas Mueller said: "We want to make history with Levan. ”
In 1971/72, Gad Müller scored his 40th goal in the 32nd round, leaving two rounds against Borussia Dortmund and Schalke, and he fell into a small "goal drought" to let the record stay here. Lewandowski scored 39 goals after round 32, but he hasn't scored two consecutive rounds this season. That made him equal or even record-breaking.
In an exclusive interview with Sports Pictures, Usch, Gad Mueller's wife, said: "I believe Gad will bless it. He had been amazed at why no one had caught up for so long. Ever since the invention of the zone defense, he's been expecting someone to score 40 goals. He often says that with so much space, so many chances, they don't score. He doesn't have any complaints about other people breaking records. On the contrary, he would be the first to congratulate him, and he would say: Well done, lad. You're fantastic. Former Germany international AndEr ged Müller's teammate Breitner said: "I think if he could, he would definitely sit in the stands and cheer for every goal from Lewandowski. He's a really great guy who just wants to enjoy football. ”
The only one who objected to this was Freiburg manager Streich. Streishi doesn't want his side to concede a goal against Bayern, and he also said that For him and his friends, Gad Muller is a hero and he doesn't want to see Gad Mueller's record end like this. However, Streicht was unable to stop Lewandowski and his penalty in the 26th minute became a new historic moment in the Bundesliga.
Lewandowski paid tribute to Gad Müller after scoring the goal. If he's the first player to score 40 goals in a single season, that's just a stunning number, like Gad Mueller did 48 years ago. The record is so remarkable today that people keep talking about it because it's not only a record, but it's tied to the great name of Gad Mueller. Lewandowski and Gad Müller, two superstars separated by nearly half a century, shine on the pitch. Lewandowski said: "This is a great honour for me and I am very happy to achieve such a legendary record. Gad did incredible things, and I never expected to share this record with him. I was very proud, what had just happened made me unbelievable and it would take a while to digest. ”
After a period of calming, Lewandowski wrote online that night: "I scored a goal that I could never have dreamed of before. I have unparalleled pride and have written history for Bayern. I became part of the story, the kind that the fans could tell to the kids. And I walk in the footsteps of a legend like Gad Mueller. Bayern chairman Rummenigge said: "I used to think it was an eternal record, but today he tied. Now it looks like he even has a chance to go beyond, maybe next week. Gad Müller is the god of football, and now Lewandowski is also the god of football. ”
In fact, Lewandowski's 40-goal record with Gad Müller is somewhat different in detail. Gad Mueller scored 40 goals in 34 games, and he played full-time, not missing a minute. Lewandowski scored 40 goals in 28 games, and he was on leave in the sixth round against Cologne and missed out four rounds last month due to injury, scoring a little more efficiently. Gad Mueller scored all in athletic combat, losing all three penalties that year. Lewandowski made 8 of 9 penalties this season, including a record 40th goal. In this way, it seems that the two have their own advantages.
After Lewandowski hit the penalty, bayern players and members of the coaching staff stood in two rows near the sideline, like a sandwich welcome, and Lewandowski crossed through the middle to high-five everyone, a ceremony that Thomas Müller planned with his teammates before the game. At this moment the honor is not only Lewandowski's, but also the entire Bayern's.
For quite some time, Lewandowski was not a player known for his team spirit, he was often greedy in front of the goal, unwilling to pass the ball, and at one point wanted to transfer to Real Madrid. He has undergone a noticeable shift over the past few years and has begun to integrate into the team. This shift led to his election as World Footballer of the Year, allowing him to keep scoring league goals until now to tie the record. Manager Frick said: "No one can score alone, he needs people who pass him. Lewandowski also said: "The record belongs to the whole team, and the credit book is not only my name, but all the teammates." ”
"Lewandowski goes down in history," Bild commented. Even if he did not tie the record, Lewandowski already had a place in the history of the Bundesliga. He has 276 league goals and is second in the bundesliga all-time overall top scorer list. Lewandowski scored five goals in eight minutes and five9 seconds in the league against Wolfsburg in September 2015, and Gad Muller only scored four dollars.
Usch Müller was happy to see Lewandowski's 40th goal, but didn't want to see a 41st, she had a request: "Levan, 40 goals is enough. She hopes her husband will keep the record with Levan. In fact, last Saturday afternoon, Lewandowski had the opportunity to score again. He led a quick counter-attack in the 78th minute, but the last-minute shot was blocked by Freiburg goalkeeper Freiburg goalkeeper Freiken on goal line.
Lewandowski did not want to stop at 40 goals, as Usch Müller expected. He said: "I should have scored at least one more goal today. But maybe in the face of such a record, you just can't break it directly. We have one more game. I will try to score at least one more goal. Bayern played Augsburg in the next round at home, with Lewandowski scoring a staggering 20 goals in 16 matches, and recently Bayern twice against Augsburg at the Allianz Arena, Lewandowski was both scoring twice. This weekend, his chances of scoring again are great.
Even if Lewandowski broke the record, it would not damage The status of Gad Mueller. Beckenbauer has said that Gad Muller laid the foundation for the modern Bayern. Thomas Mueller said after last Saturday's match: "Gad Mueller used his goal to bring the club to its current position. Without him, the club would not have been what it is now. Former chairman Hoeness also affirmed this statement, saying: "It is true that without Gad, Bayern would be another one hundred percent. Bayern knows very well his important place in the club's history. We always thank him from the deepest part of our hearts. Regrettably, Gad Mueller was confined to a nursing home because of Alzheimer's disease, and his wife, Usch, went to take care of him every day. She revealed that Gad Mueller slept a long time a day, was less conscious, and probably would not be able to clearly know about Lewandowski's record tie.
With Gaid Müller's record held for nearly 49 years, how long can Lewandowski's goal record last? Bayern boss Frick said: "I think it will last for a while. As for how long it is, it depends on the competitors. There are always some people who will come up, like Haaland, who has a very high goal efficiency. Borussia Dortmund's Norwegian striker Haaland showed amazing goalscoring prowess after landing in the Bundesliga meeting, scoring 13 goals in his first 15 appearances and 25 goals in 26 games this season.
With Haaland's current efficiency, he is still some way from reaching 40 goals of the season, but at the age of 20, he continues to grow. The only thing that is uncertain is how long he can stay at Borussia Dortmund and stay in the Bundesliga, which has attracted the attention of many giants. German coach Loew, who watched the game on Saturday night, said: "Gad Müller is unique to Germany, but any record will always be broken one day. There's always going to be a better player, so the record is all the same. Even if Lewandowski scored 41 goals, the record would one day be broken by latecomers. But as long as the league goal is close to 40, it is definitely a very good result. ”