FC Bayern are playing in a league of their own in attack this season – both nationally and internationally. 71 goals after 18 Bundesliga matchdays, plus two recent demonstrations of power with the 8:1 against Wolfsburg and the 5:1 at RB Leipzig: the figures impressively underline what has long been obvious on the pitch. Munich currently have one of the most dangerous attacking lines in the whole of Europe. And it’s not just fans and experts who are going into raptures – a clear verdict of quality is now also coming from their own team
Aleksandar Pavlovic has clear words when he talks about the record champions‘ attacking department. „It’s always great to see what they deliver up front,“ explained the 21-year-old ahead of the Champions League match against Union Saint-Gilloise. He is referring in particular to Michael Olise and Luis Díaz on the wings and goalscorer Harry Kane in the center – a trio that makes the difference game after game
„We in midfield have to provide the rest of the defense“
Pavlovic vividly describes the distribution of roles within the team. While the attack enjoys maximum freedom, the focus of the midfield is on balance and protection. „We in midfield have to take care of the rest of the defence,“ said the German international. It is precisely this interplay that seems to be working perfectly at the moment. The attacking players make „outstanding“ use of their freedom, as Pavlovic emphasizes – and translate the confidence of coach Vincent Kompany into goals, pace and dominance. „The whole world can see that right now,“ said the Bayern professional with pride
The fact that FC Bayern are currently almost unstoppable is not only down to individual class, but also to stability in the center. Pavlovic himself is a good example of this. The midfielder is very satisfied with his personal development and appears mature, calm and consistent. „I always try to give my best and perform to the best of my ability. I play simple soccer. I can shape the game,“ he explained. Above all, however, he emphasizes the fun factor: „It’s just a lot of fun with the team right now.“
Pavlovic is fit again
A decisive factor in this is his physical condition. In recent years, Pavlovic has been repeatedly slowed down by injuries, often due to unfortunate fractures or illnesses. This season, however, he has been fit for months – and that is making itself felt. „I’m happy that I’ve been fit and healthy for a long time. I haven’t changed much, I couldn’t help the injuries either, they were fractures. Now we’re looking ahead,“ he made clear
The mixture of individual quality, team balance and physical stability is what makes FC Bayern so dangerous at the moment. While Kane is mercilessly efficient in the penalty area and Olise and Díaz shine on the wings with pace, technique and decisiveness, the midfield around Pavlovic ensures that the attack can play to its strengths
Under Vincent Kompany, a team has been created that not only breaks records, but also impresses internally. When even your own players talk about the offensive power with shining eyes, that often says more than any statistics. At FC Bayern, one wheel is currently meshing with the other – and Europe is watching closely.
