Bundesliga: Lewandowski Equals Mueller's Scoring Record With 40th Goal

Robert Lewandowski equalled Gerd Mueller's 49-year-old scoring record as the Bayern Munich striker netted his 40th Bundesliga goal of the season in a 2-2 draw at Freiburg on Saturday. Lewandowski equalled Mueller's tally, scored over 34 games in 1971/72, in just 28 league fixtures this term. "It's a huge honour for me and for the modern history of the Bundesliga," Lewandowski told Sky. Lewandowski converted a penalty for the champions after 26 minutes to match Mueller's milestone.

As part of his penalty celebrations, the Poland striker lifted his match shirt to reveal a picture of Gerd Mueller over the text "4ever Gerd".

"I would never have thought that this would happen. What Gerd Mueller did is incredible. Sharing the record with him makes me very, very proud," Lewandowski added.