Robert Lewandowski‘s club-record scoring streak for Bayern Munich came to a halt at 19 consecutive games on Friday. For once, the Polish striker failed to find the back of the net in his team’s 3-1 victory against Furth in the Bundesliga.

Lewandowski not only hit the woodwork in the 40th minute of the game, but he also missed out on equalling Gerd Müller’s record of scoring in 16 Bundesliga games in a row.

Lewandowski’s 19-game run includes matches in the league, cup and Champions League going back to a 3-3 draw with Arminia Bielefeld on February 15.

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Last-laced Furth which has failed to won any of its opening five Bundesliga games since the promotion started on a positive note but was put off track after Thomas Muller scored the 10th minute of the game.

Joshua Kimmich scored the second goal for Bayern Munich in the 31st minute of the goal. He was assisted by Leroy Sane’s cross. Furth’s defenders allowed the Bayern players too much space – though not enough for Lewandowski.

The home team was given a lifeline in the 48th when Benjamin Pavard was sent off for a bad challenge on American midfielder Julian Green, who would have been through on goal.

Despite Benjamin Pavard being sent off, Bayern has enough firepower as they extended their lead in the 68th minute, courtesy of Sebastian Griesbeck’s own goal under pressure from Lewandowski.

For Furth, Cedric Itten scored the solitary goal in the 87th minute of the game.

Bayern consolidated top spot after taking the league lead with a 7-0 rout of another promoted team, Bochum, last weekend.

“We’re happy with how it’s going but we mustn’t lose touch – it’s about always taking the next step. That’s the most fun, to keep improving,” Müller said.

“In the end it’s a sport based on results … especially in Germany, especially for us, the results are going our way. So nobody has anything to complain about. But we mustn’t lose touch with our own development.”

(With inputs from Associated Press)