Robert Lewandowski insists he can “always play better” despite scoring a hat-trick in Bayern Munich’s first win of the season at Schalke. The Poland captain scored from the penalty spot after 20 minutes, doubled his side’s lead at the start of the second half and completed his hat-trick in the 75th minute. Speaking after the game, Lewandowski told Bayern’s website: “I can always play better. I try to help the team. “Alone, you can win a game, but with the team you win titles. “No matter who I play against, I always try to score goals. The Bundesliga is not an easy league, you also have to give it a physical boost, you always have to be ready.” Bayern boss Niko Kovac said of the match: “We controlled the game for 90 minutes. We made no mistakes. (It was) a good game.” Summer signings Philippe Coutinho and Ivan Perisic both made their debuts, and the Brazilian forward was impressed with the performance of his new club. Coutinho said: “I am very happy about my debut. We won, so it was a nice evening. “The first impressions are good. The game is very intense here. I have only been here three or four days and I’m sure I have to improve. I will work hard.” Schalke coach David Wagner believed his side’s efforts were worthy of a goal but acknowledged Bayern deserved the win. “In the end it was a deserved victory,” said Wagner. “Lewandowski has shown why he is one of the best. My team did well in the second half. We would certainly have deserved a goal.” Topics Bayern Munich, Schalke 04, David Wagner, Niko Kovač, Robert Lewandowski, German Bundesliga, Bayern Munich, Schalke 04 Niko Kovac lauds Bayern’s performance in thumping victory over Borussia Dortmund Bayern score 20 against amateurs in friendly Kovac defends Lewandowski rotation Schalke 0 Bayern Munich 2: James and Lewandowski deliver another win Steve Bruce urges Newcastle players to put things right against Spurs Tottenham draw proves Manchester City can go better than last season – Guardiola Real Madrid deserved more from draw against Real Valladolid – Zinedine Zidane EFL warns Bolton time is running out Emery sees signs of progress despite defeat to Liverpool Lionel Messi signs for Norwegian third division club Tottenham have decided the minimum price they are willing to sell Christian Eriksen for this summer Ranked! The 10 best centre-backs in the world There’s one big reason why Real Madrid and Barcelona are both wary of signing Neymar What the hell happened to Alexis Sanchez? How the fireball footballer extinguished over time
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