Lewandowski joins CR7, Messi and Zlatan in decorated list with 500th goal against Schalke

Defending Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich extended ir lead at top of league table following a scintillating victory against Schalke 04. Hansi Flick's men netted four goals past Schalke defence, with Robert Lewandowski managing to get on score sheet. In doing so, Poland international has brought up his 500th senior career goal, becoming only fourth active player on planet to achieve incredible milestone.

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Schalke vs Bayern: Lewandowski joins Messi, Ronaldo in decorated list

Despite initial attacking wave, Bayern Munich could t bag opener until Thomas Muller's header in 33rd minute. German midfielder received a brilliant cross from Joshua Kimmich to head it past Ralf Fahrmann. Lewandowski went on to double lead for Allianz Arena outfit in second half. 

Pole attacker latched on to a through-ball from Kimmich to strike it past Fahrmann despite finding himself in limited . With goal, Lewandowski took his tally to 500 strikes. Interestingly, he is only fourth active player to reach magnificent milestone. Cristia Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Zlatan Ibrahimovic are or three active players to have struck 500 times or more in ir respective careers. 

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Lewandowski stats: Pole's 272nd goal for Bayern vs Schalke 

Interestingly, Lewandowski has netted 272 goals for defending European champions as he continues his splendid run of form in his seventh season with Bavarians. In his previous stint with Borussia Dortmund, he racked up an impressive tally of 103 goals in 187 appearances over four seasons. 

strike against Schalke also saw FIFA Best Men's Player set ar impressive record to his name. 32-year-old has w become only player in history of Bundesliga to score in eight successive away games, bringing up 10 goals during this phemenal run. 

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Bayern maintain magnificent lead in Bundesliga 

Despite two-goal lead, Bayern did t let ir guard down a bit. Muller and David Alaba netted once each in final two minutes of game to round off a scintillating display. Following sensational victory, Bayern Munich extended ir lead by seven points over second-placed RB Leipzig and will next play Hoffenheim on Sunday. 

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