adminBERLIN. — Robert Lewandowski netted in Bayern Munich’s 2-1 win over Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, but then backed his ex-club to bounce back from their worst start to a German Bundesliga soccer season.
Lewandowski’s 72nd-minute strike at Munich’s Allianz Arena cancelled out Marco Reus’ first-half header for Dortmund before Arjen Robben converted a late penalty for league leaders Bayern.
Bayern preserved their unbeaten record to stay four points clear at the top while Dortmund are now 16th and amongst the relegation places after five straight league defeats.
“With seven points from their first ten games, last season’s runners-up are enduring the worst start in the club’s history, but Lewandowski said they can turn it around.
“We have maintained our lead in the table and it was an important day for me,” said the Poland striker who left Dortmund at the end of last season.
“Even if Dortmund is in a difficult situation now, Borussia will eventually end up again in the Champions League.”
Franck Ribery made the difference for Bayern as the French winger came off the bench and used his pace against Dortmund defender Neven Subotic. — AFP.
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