Robert Lewandowski brace not enough as Bayern Munich held 2-2 by Hertha in season opener

Berlin: A brace for Robert Lewandowski was not enough to save Bayern Munich from making a spluttering start to the new Bundesliga season as the reigning German champions were held to a 2-2 draw at home to Hertha Berlin.

Lewandowski insisted that visitors Hertha had been "lucky" after he saved a point for Bayern with a second-half penalty on Friday.

Hertha, who finished 11th last season, cancelled out Lewandowski's opener with two unusual goals to take a surprise lead in the first half and ultimately deal an early blow to Bayern's title defence.