Leon Goretzka Downplays Role in Bayern Munich's Bundesliga Goal Record, Jokes About Own Goal
Leon Goretzka showed little fanfare regarding Bayern Munich's new Bundesliga goal-scoring record achieved on Saturday night. Goretzka's goal in Bayern's dominant 5-0 away victory over St. Pauli marked the team's 102nd goal of the 2025/26 Bundesliga season. This surpassed their own previous record of 101 goals set during the 1971/72 season, solidifying their status as German record champions.
Given the numerous records the formidable German club has already broken this season, those associated with Bayern might be experiencing a degree of record-breaking fatigue. Furthermore, Goretzka, who is set to depart Bayern after the current season, likely has other significant matters on his mind. The 31-year-old's focus is probably on his next club, Bayern's Champions League campaign, and the anticipated pressure of being a projected starting midfielder for Germany in the upcoming Summer World Cup.
Leon Goretzka Remains Humble About His Place in Football History
"Honestly, I wasn't even aware of it," Goretzka confessed to Sky Germany when questioned about his awareness of breaking the record during the match. "A few people informed me after the game. I had to ask them to explain precisely which record it was."
"Up until now, I've only been noted in the history books for the quickest own goal ever scored [a mere 13 seconds against Augsburg in the 2018/19 campaign on matchday 22]," Goretzka continued. "It's certainly pleasant to have another entry added."
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