Bundesliga: Lewandowski penalty rescues Bayern at Wolfsburg

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Robert Lewandowski converted a 91st-minute penalty to rescue Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich with a 2-1 win at Wolfsburg on Saturday which took their winning streak to 13 and extended their advantage at the top of the table to 21 points.

With Bayern hosting Besiktas in the last 16, first-leg, of the Champions League on Tuesday, they rested several stars and were almost made to pay.

Wolfsburg striker Daniel Didavi gave the hosts an early lead while Bayern winger Arjen Robben had a second-half penalty saved.

However, Sandro Wagner headed Bayern level in the 64th minute before substitute Lewandowski hit the winning penalty in injury time.

The win extended Bayern’s runaway lead to 21 points as they steam towards a sixth straight title.

“This will to win games, even though it does not seem to be exciting at the top (of the table), makes it fun. This team is just so awesome,” said…



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