This archive report was first published on 17 May 2020.
Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski scored his 26th league goal of the season as the team defeated Union Berlin 2-0 behind closed doors on May 17, 2020, in the Bundesliga's restart.
Poland star Lewandowski, who missed two games with injury before the league was interrupted in mid-March, reached 40 goals for the campaign in all competitions as Bayern restored their four-point lead over Borussia Dortmund.
Bayern dominated their mid-table opponents, Union Berlin, with Thomas Mueller's early goal being disallowed due to Mueller being offside. Lewandowski eventually scored a penalty in the 38th minute after Union defender Neven Subotic fouled Leon Goretzka in the area.
Bayern coach Hansi Flick brought on French winger Kingsley Coman for his 100th Bundesliga appearance, and it was his countryman Benjamin Pavard who made the points safe on 80 minutes when he headed a Joshua Kimmich corner inside the far post.
Union's best chance came in the dying stages when Felix Kroos, brother of Germany star Toni, fired straight at Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.
Earlier, Cologne striker Mark Uth said that the absence of fans was no excuse for throwing away a two-goal lead in a 2-2 draw with struggling Mainz.
“If you’re up 2-0, you have to finish things off — with or without spectators,” fumed goalscorer Uth.
