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Bundesliga Top Scorers: Germany’s Top Division Leads Race For European Golden Shoe

The battle for the prestigious European Golden Shoe award has effectively morphed into a four-horse race between Lazio’s Ciro Immobile and three Bundesliga representatives: Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski, RB Leipzig’s Timo Werner and Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Haaland. The Bundesliga top scorers are largely pacing Europe right now, but who else is lighting up Germany’s top division?  

Bundesliga Top Scorers 2020 

(Updated 05/24/20)

Canadian Phenom Alphonso Davies Pops Up To Provide Vital Bayern Spark

Maybe it’s youthful exuberance, maybe Thomas Müller is rubbing off on him, but Alphonso Davies’ second goal of the Bundesliga campaign was the product of nothing more than effort and being in the right place at the right time.

And the strike came at the perfect time for a Bayern Munich side that was reeling in the moments prior.

Davies scored in the 61st minute after Eintracht Frankfurt had quickly cut a three-goal lead to one, helping Bayern Munich pull away for a 5-2 victory on Saturday. 

Let Bayern CEO’s Mask Fail Be A Lesson To Us All

You wouldn’t think wearing a mask would be that hard, but apparently it’s proven a difficult task for many during the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Take, for instance, that Kentucky woman who went viral for wearing a mask with a hole cut in the middle. There’s no point in wearing a mask with a hole; you’re as exposed as a team playing without a goalkeeper. 

The Craziest Matches Happen On May 19, Here Are The Best Five

Under normal circumstances, football fans would be watching domestic leagues in Europe wrap up and be getting ready for the Champions League final later in May. The month of March is known for college basketball’s March Madness, but the real chaos in the footballing world happens in May. You could even call it “May-hem.” The date May 19 has had several unbelievable matches. This list counts down some of the craziest football matches on the date May 19.

Further Proof That Bayern Munich’s Thiago Alcântara Is A Warlock

With the Bundesliga taking center stage around the planet this past weekend, millions tuned in on Sunday to watch league-leader Bayern Munich go through the paces in a 2-0 win over Union Berlin. While the two-month break obviously took its toll on the standard of play, Bayern relied on the unshakeable midfield brilliance of Thiago Alcântara to establish the rhythm of play and control 62 percent of possession.

Manuel Neuer's Played 35 Different Bundesliga Clubs. He’s Kept A Clean Sheet Against All Them

Champions Bayern Munich scored a goal late in each half to beat promoted Union Berlin 2-0 on their return to the Bundesliga on Sunday after more than two months out due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and protect their four-point lead at the top. 

There’s No Ignoring Robert Lewandowski’s Historic Season Now

Given it’s the only major league in action, there’s no ignoring the season Robert Lewandowski’s having anymore. On Sunday, the Bayern Munich striker scored his landmark 40th goal across all competitions this season, a staggering total that begs comparison: Cristiano Ronaldo has 25 and Lionel Messi has 24. 

The 31-year-old has never finished higher than fourth in Ballon d’Or voting (2015), but he’s going toe-to-toe with Lazio’s Ciro Immobile for this season’s prestigious Golden Shoe award. 

Bundesliga Club Guide: Who’s Who In Germany’s Top Division

A quick guide to who's who in the Bundesliga as the season is set to resume this weekend (in order of league standings). 

2019-20 Bundesliga Club Guide

#1. BAYERN MUNICH 

Manager: Hans-Dieter Flick 

Player to watch: Robert Lewandowski  

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