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Goal-addict Lewandowski on "same level" as Ronaldo, Messi

Bayern Munich's Polish forward Robert Lewandowski marks his four goals in 15 minutes on Tuesday by taking a selfie with the match ball in Belgrade. [Courtesy]

Robert Lewandowski underlined his status as a world-class striker with a Champions League record four goals in 15 minutes, leaving even his rivals comparing him to Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

The Bayern Munich star needed 14 minutes, 31 seconds to score his quartet in Tuesday's 6-0 rout of Red Star Belgrade, making him the Champions League's top-scorer with 10 goals in five games.

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