Leon Goretzka will be ready for any role in Bayern Munich’s match against Real Madrid

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Leon Goretzka is prepared to take on any role for Bayern Munich in their upcoming Champions League match against Real Madrid. He expressed confidence in the team's performance and readiness to contribute, whether as a starter or from the bench.

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 06: Leon Goretzka of FC Bayern Muenchen walks to the team bus that will take him to the airport after a training session at the Saebener Strasse prior their UEFA Champions League 2025/26 quarter-final first leg match at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 06, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by S. Mellar/FC Bayern via Getty Images) | FC Bayern via Getty Images

Leon Goretzka scored the goal to break the Bundesliga single season record for Bundesliga goals in a season by a team on Saturday against St Pauli. In a post match interview, he was asked about the record breaker but then was asked about Bayern’s upcoming Champions League match against Real Madrid.

Goretzka first had this to say to Sky Germany (as captured by @iMiaSanMia): “We’re playing well, we feel very good. It’s a big challenge. We put ourselves in a good situation with the first leg win, but there’s still work to do on Wednesday.”

The reporter then asked him if he would like to start on Wednesday. His answer shows why Bayern fans will miss him: “Every player has the ambition to play. But Pavlo (Aleksandar Pavlović) was rested today and will be fresh. Everyone should be ready. I’ll be ready to help the team even off the bench or if it goes to extra time.”

Goretzka scored the record breaking goal in the 53rd minute to make it 2-0 and then assisted Olise’s goal 74 seconds later to make it 3-0. Bayern look to take this momentum back home to Allianz Arena for the second leg. A draw or better will put Bayern through to the semi-finals of the Champions League.

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Q&A

What record did Leon Goretzka break in the Bundesliga?

Leon Goretzka scored the goal that broke the Bundesliga single season record for goals by a team.

What did Leon Goretzka say about Bayern Munich's match against Real Madrid?

Goretzka stated that the team is playing well and feels good, acknowledging the challenge ahead while emphasizing the need to continue working after their first leg win.

Is Leon Goretzka starting in the match against Real Madrid?

While Goretzka expressed his ambition to play, he indicated that he is ready to help the team in any capacity, including off the bench or if the match goes to extra time.