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Four takeaways as Bayern Munich claim third consecutive Supercup

By Benjamin Scott

12.08.2018, Germany, Frankfurt am Main: Football: DFL-Supercup, Eintracht Frankfurt - Bayern Munich in the Commerzbank-Arena. Bayern's Robert Lewandowski cheers the goal for 0:2. Photo: Silas Stein/dpa - IMPORTANT NOTICE: DFL regulations prohibit any use of photographs as image sequences and/or quasi-video. (Photo by Silas Stein/picture alliance via Getty Images)
12.08.2018, Germany, Frankfurt am Main: Football: DFL-Supercup, Eintracht Frankfurt - Bayern Munich in the Commerzbank-Arena. Bayern's Robert Lewandowski cheers the goal for 0:2. Photo: Silas Stein/dpa - IMPORTANT NOTICE: DFL regulations prohibit any use of photographs as image sequences and/or quasi-video. (Photo by Silas Stein/picture alliance via Getty Images) /
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“I can’t hear you.” Robert Lewandowski silenced his critics in a big way as Bayern Munich overcame Eintracht Frankfurt. (Photo by Silas Stein/picture alliance via Getty Images)
“I can’t hear you.” Robert Lewandowski silenced his critics in a big way as Bayern Munich overcame Eintracht Frankfurt. (Photo by Silas Stein/picture alliance via Getty Images) /

Bayern Munich demolished Eintracht Frankfurt 5-0 yesterday to give Niko Kovac his first competitive win and first piece of silverware at his new club.

Lewandowski silences the haters

An excessively drawn out and overexposed transfer saga hung over Bayern Munich and Robert Lewandowski for most of the summer. Though he never publicly addressed the issue himself, the Pole apparently wanted a move to Real Madrid, but the Bayern board held firm on their stance that their star striker was not for sale.

Lewandowski did not end the ’17-18 season on a particularly high note and went on to have a completely disappointing World Cup as well. Many wondered whether or not he was declining or simply could not perform in the big games.

His reported desire to leave the club did him no favors in the eyes of the Bavarian supporters, many of whom would have been just as happy to see him leave the club as stay.

But Lewandowski didn’t get his move. He’ll still be a Bayern Munich player for the ’18-19 season. And if yesterday’s match is anything to judge by, Niko Kovac and Co. will be all the better for it.

The Pole silenced his critics in a big way, scoring a fantastic hat-trick in just 55 minutes of play. He was the definition of lethal in front of goal, a constant threat throughout his time on the pitch.

Not only did he prove himself by scoring three important goals in a pretty important match (nobody wants to start their season off by losing a Supercup to a significantly lesser team), but he did so in the way he carried himself on the pitch.

He consistently pressed the Eintracht Frankfurt backline, demonstrating his willingness to work for the team. His ongoing battle with David Abraham — which Lewandowski easily won by letting his actions do the talking — was arguably the highlight of the match.

Above all, though, Lewandowski showed the one thing for which Bayern fans have been begging: passion. If the Bayern number nine isn’t happy in Munich, you wouldn’t be able to tell by watching yesterday’s game. He was thoroughly enjoying himself as he demolished his opposition.

He was Bayern’s most important player on the pitch in the Supercup. If he plays with the same passion and determination for the rest of the season, it could be a record-setting year for the Pole.