“He’s got real bottle!”: Pavlovic hails Bayern gem Lennart Karl | OneFootball

On Wednesday evening, FC Bayern continued their flawless run in the Champions League. In the 4-0 home victory against Club Brugge, one 17-year-old stood out in particular: Lennart Karl. The youngster scored spectacularly—and was celebrated in no uncertain terms by teammate Aleksandar Pavlovic after the final whistle.

Coach Vincent Kompany surprised everyone with his starting lineup. He gave homegrown talent Lennart Karl his starting eleven debut in the Champions League—and the teenager rewarded him with a magical moment. As early as the 5th minute, the attacking player fired the ball impressively into the top corner, putting Bayern on track early.

With his goal, Karl made history: The 17-year-old is now the youngest German and Munich goal scorer in Champions League history, exactly 17 years and 242 days old. He thus surpasses Jamal Musiala, who previously held the record.

Pavlovic raves: “He just has the balls”

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After the match, teammate Aleksandar Pavlovic was thrilled with his young colleague’s performance. Speaking to DAZN, the midfielder found clear words: “He just has the balls. He proved that again today. He’s a great guy. He got his chance and took it today. I’m really happy for him.”

Pavlovic, himself one of the new generation’s poster boys at Bayern, especially praised Karl’s courage and composure in such an important match. “He comes in as if it’s the most normal thing in the world—that shows what kind of character he is,” said the 21-year-old.

But it wasn’t just Karl who delivered: Harry Kane (14’), Luis Díaz (34’), and substitute Nicolas Jackson (79’) also scored for the record champions, who thus secured their third win in their third Champions League match and confidently maintained their lead at the top of the table.

Pavlovic on Bayern’s form: “We’re just having fun”

In addition to his praise for Karl, Pavlovic also expressed his excitement about Bayern’s current form. “We’re just playing our game—going forward and defending. Right now, we’re doing it outstandingly well. We’re just having fun, and hopefully the fans are too,” said the midfielder with a smile.

Indeed, FC Bayern currently looks unleashed. Under Vincent Kompany, the record champions remain flawless in all competitions, playing dominantly, efficiently, and with a new sense of joy. Particularly remarkable: more and more homegrown talents are making the leap into the team—and delivering right away.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.