BERLIN (AP) — The 17-year-old Lennart Karl starred for Bayern Munich as the Bundesliga leader fought from two goals down to beat Freiburg 6-2 and match an old record on Saturday.

Karl, who was making his ninth league appearance and second start, delivered a timely message to Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann before the World Cup next year by instigating Bayern’s comeback with a goal, assist and sparkling play.

Michael Olise also starred by scoring two goals and setting up three more.

Bayern, which would have remained top even with a loss, matched its 52-year-old record of 43 consecutive rounds atop the league. It will beat the record regardless of the result in the game against St. Pauli next weekend, after it faces Arsenal away in the Champions League on Wednesday.

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