Philippe Coutinho scored a hat-trick and made two more as Bayern Munich ended a run of two straight Bundesliga defeats by coming from behind to beat Werder Bremen 6-1 at the Allianz Arena.
Match Report
Milot Rashica broke through and capped a purposeful run with an emphatic finish from 18 yards. Bremen's resistance was broken on the stroke of half-time when Joshua Kimmich played in Gnabry, whose back-post cross was touched in by Coutinho.
The Barcelona loanee then turned provider with an audacious chipped pass for Lewandowski to slot through the legs of Pavlenka and send Bayern in at the break 2-1 up.
Bayern did not have to wait long for a third goal. Coutinho took one touch to control a pin-point ball over the top of the Werder defence from David Alaba, before lifting a nonchalant no-look chip over the despairing Pavlenka.
Lewandowski put the contest to bed with his second of the night, courtesy of a telegraphed assist from substitute Thomas Muller. Coutinho unselfishly set up Muller for Bayern's fifth, before completing his hat-trick with a trademark long-range strike of the highest order.
Standings
Match Events
24' GOAL! Bayern 0-1 Bremen (Rashica)
Rashica is the only player in Bayern half when he takes on Boateng, but he still completes his mazy run with a ferocious drive from 20 yards past Neuer.
45' GOAL! Bayern 1-1 Bremen (Coutinho)
Kimmich clips a brilliant pass over the top for Gnabry, who gets a toe on it as Pavlenka attempts to close the angle. Coutinho is on hand to apply the finish at the back post.
49' GOAL! Bayern 2-1 Bremen (Lewandowski)
Coutinho looks trapped but somehow digs out a chipped pass for the run of Lewandowski, who fires through the legs of Pavlenka.
63' GOAL! Bayern 3-1 Bremen (Coutinho)
Coutinho controls a pin-point ball over the top of Bremen defence with his stud. Then, with his second touch, sends a no-look lob over despairing Pavlenka.
72' GOAL! Bayern 4-1 Bremen (Lewandowski)
Muller lifts an inviting ball towards Perisic. He's offside so leaves it for Lewandowski, who takes one touch and places his shot beyond Paclenka.
75' GOAL! Bayern 5-1 Bremen (Muller)
78' GOAL! Bayern 6-1 Bremen (Coutinho)
With minutes of teeing up Muller for Bayern's fifth, Coutinho completes his hat-trick! Perisic provides the pass this time.
Lil_malone
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Official: Coutinho's name has been changed to "Cou-Three-inho" after a superb hat-trick
Akechandy
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How did Barcelona send this Hot Coutinho on loan and Dembele in the hospital bed.
Dammie_Rickie
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3 goalz & 2 assists in 1 match.. that was a phenomenal performance..i never doubted you even at barcelona.. His last hattrick was against levante when messi didnt play he rose up💪💪
BayernJosh234
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The problem of our defence is Boateng, to slow and out of shape. The attacking players shows characters and the are well supported by our midfielders. I am happy for this win be6we can't afford to drop more point. Finally Coutinho is showing sign of greatness. Lewandowski is back on fire. congratulations Bayern Munich.
Parzival8239
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The Little Magician The lethal finisher The Assist King of Bundesliga Combined to destroy Werder Bremen We Already know that Muller and Lewandowski are the nightmare for Werder Bremen and now a magician has joined them
DennisQuintonJr10
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Valverde might be troubled by Coutihno's display, well done to Coutinho for scoring hattrick and two assits
Nadan7
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Coutinho scores a Hat-trick Coach: this guy might score 4 let me substitute him out [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
AtharvDeshmukh7
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Finally After long time i Found Coutinho playing in Germany for Bayern. Little Magician Is Back
Jojoski
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Valvarde is the worst coach ever, just look at how coutinho is improving game after game, yet he’s still number 1 in coaches table😂😂 i think they should be using messi when it comes to coaches rating
Beatricees
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SingamFootball
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finest play from Coutinho and earns him the POTW in Bundesliga this week 😘