Robert Lewandowski scores FIVE goals in NINE minutes against Wolfsburg as Bayern Munich star shatters Bundesliga records... now that's what you call a super sub

• Bayern Munich trailed Wolfsburg 1-0 at half-time in their Bundesliga clash before introducing Robert Lewandwoski 
• The Poland international scored five goals in the space of nine minutes to turn the game around
• The former Borussia Dortmund striker's four minute hat-trick was the fastest in Bundesliga history
• Bayern boss Pep Guardiola was left to reflect on his star man, saying: 'Football is crazy sometimes'

By Richard Arrowsmith for MailOnline

Published: 14:53 EST, 22 September 2015 | Updated: 05:00 EST, 23 September 2015

Robert Lewandowski blew Wolfsburg away with an incredible FIVE goals in nine minutes after coming off the bench when his Bayern Munich team were 1-0 down.

The Bundesliga champions, who entered the match against last season's second-placed team carrying a 100 per cent record, were disappointing as they fell behind to a goal from Daniel Caligiuri in the first half - prompting coach Pep Guardiola to make a pair of changes during the interval.

The Bayern coach replaced midfielder Thiago Alcantara with the Poland international in search of more potency from his side but could not have foreseen what would happen next.

Robert Lewandowski celebrates after scoring his fifth goal in the space of nine second-half minutes against Wolfsburg

Lewandowski celebrated with wife Anna Stachurska after the game and shared a Twitter picture of the pair

He was also on Instagram the morning after his five-star display and unsurprisingly said: 'It was an amazing evening for me' 

The Poland international was brought on after the interval with Bayern trailing 1-0 and equalised after only six minutes 

Lewandowski slides to his knees after scoring his second a minute later with a low drilled shot from outside of the area

The 27-year-old completed his hat-trick in the space of just four minutes - the fastest in Bundesliga history

Lewandowski wheels away with three fingers up in the air after completing his quickfire hat-trick at the Allianz Arena

The electronic scoreboard at the Allianz Arena shows the times of all of Lewandowski's second-half goals

The 27-year-old needed only six minutes to draw Bayern level after reacting to a loose ball from former team-mate Dante to slot home - before firing his team into the lead with a drilled shot from outside the area only a minute later.

Lewandowski completed his hat-trick in just four minutes - the fastest ever scored in Bundesliga history - although he needed three attempts having been denied by the post and then a save from Wolfsburg keeper Diego Benalgio before finding the net.

The previous fastest hat-trick was scored by Duisburg's Michael Toennies in 1991 during a six-minute spell. Toennies, through his former club, was quick to congratulate the new record holder, telling Lewandowski: 'You deserved it.'

The Pole's haul was also four times faster than the Premier League record for five goals in a game, set by Jermain Defoe in 2009. Defoe hit five in 36 second-half minutes for Tottenham during a 9-1 win over Wigan.

Two minutes after his hat-trick, Lewandowski netted his fourth by meeting a cross from new signing Douglas Costa with a clinical finish before following that with a superb overhead bicycle kick from the edge of the area to leave Guardiola with a stunned smile on his face.

Ricardo Rodriguez denied Lewandowski a sixth with a clearance off the line as the striker tore like a whirlwind through the Wolfsburg defence, despite being touch and go before kick-off due to injury. 

'I'm very satisfied. It was a crazy few minutes,' said Lewandowski. 'Five goals is incredible. I'm very happy.'

His feelings of amazement were shared by Guardiola.

'I don't think I'll see it again,' Guardiola said. 'Football is crazy sometimes.'

The following morning, Lewandowski was on Instagram, posting a picture with the match ball and the message: 'It was an amazing evening for me. I entered the pitch to help the team. I did help and that is the most important for me! 

'I would personally like to thank everyone for the congratulations coming from all over the world. dear media representatives please understand my lack of accessibility caused by the numerous duties at the club. We play every 3 days and I must focus on the next game now! Again, thank you to all my fans. RL9min.'

Lewandowski wheels away after scoring his side's fourth goal as Wolfsburg keeper Diego Benalgio looks on in despair

Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola was left with a stunned smile after Lewandowski's five-goal haul

A happy but shell-shocked Guardiola was head in hands and didn't know where to look - as these images from the match coverage show

The Poland striker jumps for joy en route to becoming the first substitute to score five goals in a Bundesliga game

Bayern Munich team-mates including Mario Gotze and Arturo Vidal (right) rush to congratulate Lewandowski

Former Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner shakes hands with Philipp Lahm as team-mates celebrate with Lewandowski after the game

Former Borussia Dortmund striker Lewandowski shakes hands with officials after the remarkable encounter in the Bundesliga

The prolific striker, who was reportedly a summer target for Arsenal, shakes hands with Bayern mascot 'Baerli' after the game

Wolfsburg had taken a first-half lead through Daniel Caligiuri before Lewandowski was introduced to the action

The former Borussia Dortmund striker became the first Bayern player to score five goals in a Bundesliga game since Dieter Hoeness in 1984, while the victory takes his side three points clear at the top of the table with six wins from as many games - although second-placed Borussia Dortmund have a game in hand.

Lewandowski also became the first Bundesliga substitute to score five goals, and was one short of the all-time record goal haul of six by Cologne striker Dieter Mueller in 1977 in their 7-2 win over Werder Bremen. 

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal will have been pleased to see Wolfsburg's confidence shredded with the Germans due to arrive at Old Trafford for their Champions League encounter next week.

By contrast, Arsenal, who were reportedly interested in signing Lewandowski during the summer, will be hoping the prolific marksmen cannot carry his rich vein of form into their opening Champions League clash against Bayern on October 20. 

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