Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski scored a hat-trick, set up another goal and missed a penalty on his 100th Champions League appearance as they crushed Benfica 5-2 on Tuesday to cruise into the knockout stage with two Group E matches to spare.

The 2020 World Player of the Year headed home his first goal in the 26th minute and chipped in another just past the hour after also setting up Serge Gnabry for a sensational backheel flick in the 32nd.

He did miss a penalty in first-half stoppage time but sealed his treble in the 85th minute. It was his 81st goal in Europe’s elite club competition.

“I do not know if it was the perfect game because I did miss a penalty,” Lewandowski said. “But better to miss early than late in the game. Luckily we scored several more goals and got the three points.”

“I did not get the ball often in the first 20 minutes but you have to stay calm as a striker. To be honest I never thought I would ever play so many games in the Champions League and score so many goals.”

Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann said Lewandowski will be aiming for 100 goals in the Champions League.

Nagelsmann said people would be talking about Lewandowski’s hat-trick but what caught his eye was the “joy” the 33-year-old was playing with in the last half hour.

“He played in every offensive position, wanted to have every ball. He started good attacks ... He always wants to score more goals,” he added.

“His numbers are impressive. Well, we are now aiming for him to score 100 Champions League goals. ”

Only Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have scored at least 100 goals in the competition.

Fati scores

Barcelona’s Ansu Fati scored a superb second-half goal to secure a crucial 1-0 win at Dynamo Kyiv and revive his club’s faltering campaign.

Barca’s 19-year-old prospect rescued his team in the 70th minute with a fierce volley from inside the area after the home defence failed to clear Oscar Mingueza’s cross from the right.

However, the Ukraine champions gave Barcelona a hard time in a frantic game, with both teams missing several chances.

It was Barca’s first away win in all competitions this season. “We all knew that we had to win at any cost. The players were nervous before the game and you look at them now and their faces are different. Winning always helps and I hope we keep momentum for the next game,” Barcelona’s caretaker coach Sergi Barjuan told reporters.