Robert Lewandowski was always celebrated in Munich as one of the best players Bayern have ever had. But tonight, he will run onto the Allianz Arena pitch determined to score against the Bavarians. And there will be boos for him from the home crowd.The truth is that the Polish striker is an elite professional. He’s only doing his job – which is scoring goals. And he never seemed emotionally involved in it. Bayern fans celebrated him for his goals and the title he’d brought them, but he was like a robot, cold and calculated. A goal machine. So, even if some German finds himself betrayed upon seeing Lewandowski in a Barcelona kit – the former BVB striker won’t be affected by the noise coming from the stands. He’s a professional footballer doing his job. And his job is to score goals for the club currently paying his wages. There’s nothing more to it.Lewandowski back on the Allianz Arena pitch 👀 pic.twitter.com/Ph41uUjQ5h— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) September 12, 2022 Lewandowski has scored 344 goals in 375 Bayern appearances over eight seasons. In the six competitive games for his new club, the 34-year-old has already got nine goals. You better believe that he’ll do his absolute best to increase that tally in Germany tonight.Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann wants Bayern fans to show respect and gratitude to the man who gave them so much joy down the years.”If I see him, I will shake his hand. I’d be happy if our fans welcomed him well. That’s normal when someone has given so much for the club. That’s how things should be. I don’t know if Lewa is Barcelona’s most dangerous player, but I’m sure he’s their biggest goal threat. But if he doesn’t get the ball, it will be difficult for him to score.”Bayern have had a different kind of start to the season. They’ve been a little hesitant and have won just three of their six games. They’ve scored an impressive 19 goals though, and easily beat Inter in their first Champions League game.##NAJAVA_MECA_6643447##Nagelsmann will be without Kingsley Coman and Bouna Sarr for their Champions League clash against Barcelona. Both players have been sidelined due to injuries. Marcel Sabitzer will partner Joshua Kimmich in midfield, and Lucas Hernandez will also be given a place in the starting lineup.Sergi Roberto missed Barcelona’s game against Cadiz but has been included in the 25-man squad. Coach Xavi faces a selection dilemma as he has a full-fit squad to pick his starting lineup from.This will be an emotional night for many. But not for Robert Lewandowski. He’s there just to do his job.UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE – ROUND 2Tuesday19:45: (8.00) Plzen (4.50) Inter (1.42)19:45: (3.60) Sporting (3.45) Tottenham (2.05)22:00: (1.55) Liverpool (4.40) Ajax (6.50)22:00: (3.15) Leverkusen (3.30) Atl.Madrid (2.45)22:00: (1.45) Porto (4.50) Club Brugge (8.50)22:00: (1.80) Bayern (4.00) Barcelona (4.50)22:00: (2.00) Olympique Marseille (3.60) Eintr.Frankfurt (4.00)Wednesday19:45: (1.37) Milan (5.10) Dinamo Zagreb (10.0)19:45: (3.25) Shakhtar (3.40) Celtic (2.35)22:00: (1.40) Chelsea (4.80) Salzburg (7.75)22:00: (1.48) Real Madrid (4.40) RB Leipzig (6.75)22:00: (3.60) Copenhagen (3.40) Sevilla (2.20)22:00: (1.25) Man.City (7.00) Dortmund (12.0)22:00: (2.10) Juventus (3.50) Benfica (3.80)22:00: (16.0) Maccabi Haifa (9.50) PSG (1.13)22:00: (4.60) Rangers (3.70) Napoli (1.85)***odds are subject to change***
