BERLIN: Robert Lewandowski netted a controversial penalty awarded by VAR at the second attempt as Bayern Munich opened the new Bundesliga season with a 3-1 win over Hoffenheim on Friday (Saturday in Manila).

Thomas Mueller put Bayern ahead with a first-half header and Adam Szalai equalized before Lewandowski’s spot-kick and a late Arjen Robben goal sealed victory at the Allianz Arena.