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Bayern Munich players look rusty against Union Berlin- Player Ratings

By Kiran Thakare

Bayern Munich's French defender Benjamin Pavard (R-L) celebrates scoring their second goal with Bayern Munich's German defender Jerome Boateng, Bayern Munich's French forward Kingsley Coman and Bayern Munich's German midfielder Serge Gnabry during the German first division Bundesliga football match FC Union Berlin v FC Bayern Munich on May 17, 2020 in Berlin, Germany as the season resumed following a two-month absence due to the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by HANNIBAL HANSCHKE / POOL / AFP) / DFL REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AS IMAGE SEQUENCES AND/OR QUASI-VIDEO (Photo by HANNIBAL HANSCHKE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Bayern Munich's French defender Benjamin Pavard (R-L) celebrates scoring their second goal with Bayern Munich's German defender Jerome Boateng, Bayern Munich's French forward Kingsley Coman and Bayern Munich's German midfielder Serge Gnabry during the German first division Bundesliga football match FC Union Berlin v FC Bayern Munich on May 17, 2020 in Berlin, Germany as the season resumed following a two-month absence due to the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by HANNIBAL HANSCHKE / POOL / AFP) / DFL REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AS IMAGE SEQUENCES AND/OR QUASI-VIDEO (Photo by HANNIBAL HANSCHKE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) /
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BERLIN, GERMANY – MAY 17: Robert Lewandowski of Bayern Munich celebrates scoring his sides first goal during the Bundesliga match between 1. FC Union Berlin and FC Bayern Muenchen at Stadion An der Alten Foersterei on May 17, 2020 in Berlin, Germany. The Bundesliga and Second Bundesliga is the first professional league to resume the season after the nationwide lockdown due to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. All matches until the end of the season will be played behind closed doors. (Photo by Hannibal Hanschke/Pool via Getty Images)
BERLIN, GERMANY – MAY 17: Robert Lewandowski of Bayern Munich celebrates scoring his sides first goal during the Bundesliga match between 1. FC Union Berlin and FC Bayern Muenchen at Stadion An der Alten Foersterei on May 17, 2020 in Berlin, Germany. The Bundesliga and Second Bundesliga is the first professional league to resume the season after the nationwide lockdown due to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. All matches until the end of the season will be played behind closed doors. (Photo by Hannibal Hanschke/Pool via Getty Images) /

ST, Robert Lewandowski — 7.5/10

After completing a recovery from shinbone injury, Lewandowski continued from where he left before football was suspended in March. The Polish striker showed sharpness in the final third with clever linkup with other forwards. He often moved in wide areas to stretch Union Berlin’s defense. Looked tired in the second half as he continued to drop deep to make things happen in the final third as Union Berlin defended resolutely. Calmly slotted the penalty to put Die Roten ahead on the day and take his tally to 40 goals across all competition.

Substitutes

FWD, Kingsley Coman – 6/10

The Frenchman came on to replace Goretzka for the final ten minutes of the game. He stretched the Union Berlin defense by holding the width on the left flank. Created a great chance by delivering a dangerous cross for Gnabry.

FWD, Ivan Perisic– N/A

The Croatian made his return to action after being out of action for three months. He came on for the final five minutes, so he couldn’t make an impact on the game.

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MID, Mickael Cuisance– N/A

Replaced Muller at 90th minute as Bayern looked to see out the game to clinch an important victory.