Leway makes history as Bayern U.S. teen debut

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Robert Lewandowski struck twice as champions Bayern Munich eased past Freiburg 3-1 on Saturday and the Pole became the first foreign player to score 33 goals in a Bundesliga season, while there was a late debut for 20-year United States defender Chris Richards.

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Joshua Kimmich gave the hosts a deserved lead with a well-placed shot from a Lewandowski assist in the 15th minute.

The striker nodded in on the rebound in the 24th minute after Freiburg keeper Alexander Schwolow had blocked a Leon Goretzka shot before flicking in the third from a Lucas Hernandez cutback before half-time.

Roberto Lewandowski continued his sensational goal scoring season for Bayern Munich. MARTIN MEISSNER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

Lewandowski can still add to his tally on the final matchday but is unlikely to match Gerd Mueller's Bundesliga record of 40 goals in a season set in 1972.

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Richards came on for the final five minutes in place of Javi Martinez.

Bayern are on 79 points, 10 clear of second-placed Borussia Dortmund.

Source: espn.co.uk