Just like to score the greats, Benjamin Pavard! In the round of 16, France defeated Argentina with a rout thanks in large part to a goal from Pavard, who volleyed in from outside the box.
During Bayern Munich’s 5-3 thrashing of Augsburg to take the lead in the Bundesliga over the weekend, the French defender was back at it.
The defending Bundesliga champions’ goal came from Pavard, who had been rested for Bayern’s victory over PSG in the Champions League. Pavard was back in the starting lineup for this match.
In an exact replica of the Bundesliga logo, the 26-year-old defender volleyed in from the edge of the six-yard box to score Bayern Munich’s second goal of the game, astounded the crowd.
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.
Pavard 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.