Pavard double sends Bayern three points clear
FootballBayern Munich Star Recreates Bundesliga Logo With Wonderful Strike Against Augsburg
- Benjamin Pavard scored one of the goals of the season as Bayern Munich routed Augsburg 5-3 on Saturday
- The French defender returned to Bayern Munich’s starting eleven after being rested in the Champions League
- Pavard scored twice for the Bundesliga champions as they returned to the summit of the table in Germany
Benjamin Pavard just loves scoring classics!
Pavard scored one of the best goals at the 2018 FIFA World Cup when he volleyed in from outside the box as France thrashed Argentina in the round of 16.
The French defender was at it again over the weekend as Bayern Munich thrashed Augsburg 5-3 to go top of the Bundesliga.
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Pavard, who was rested in Bayern’s Champions League triumph against PSG, returned to the starting line-up and scored one of the goals of the season for the reigning Bundesliga champions.
The 26-year-old defender left fans in awe when he volleyed in from the edge of the six-yard box in an exact replica of the Bundesliga logo to score his second on the day for Bayern Munich.
Pavard had initially latched on to Sadio Mane’s cross from close range to hand Bayern Munich a 2-0 lead against Augsburg as the Bavarians continue their push to retain the Bundesliga title this season.
Pavard reveals his love for volleys
Meanwhile, Benjamin Pavard has confessed that he loves scoring volleys after netting another classic against Augsburg over the weekend, SB Nation reports.
The 26-year-old defender revealed he was happy to have contributed two goals for the Bavarians as they push for another Bundesliga title this season.
Pavard insisted that Bayern Munich is focused on the task ahead and will not get carried away with the result against Augsburg which comes after another huge win against PSG in midweek.
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FootballPavard double sends Bayern three points clear
Earlier, Sports Brief reported two goals from Benjamin Pavard and a first in Bayern Munich colours for Joao Cancelo saw the Bundesliga leaders romp to a 5-3 home victory over Augsburg.
Four of Bayern's five goals came from defenders, calming fears the side may be toothless up front after the pre-game scratching of striker Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting.
Augsburg hit the lead after just two minutes through Mergim Berisha, who scored the only goal in his team's surprise 1-0 win over Bayern in September.