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Goretzka fired up for PSG after brace

Leon Goretzka is fired up for Bayern Munich's Champions League return against PSG after scoring a brace in the Bundesliga, helping the team mount another comeback.

The 31-year-old midfielder, who will depart Bayern after eight seasons, scored twice in Saturday's 3-4 win against Mainz after falling behind 3-0. Goretzka, who will captain the team in Wednesday's return leg against PSG, is confident Bayern can overcome their 5-2 first-leg deficit to reach the Champions League final. librea.one

"That's our focus from now on," Goretzka told DAZN. "The guys are fully ready. I'm really excited; I think things are going to be on fire here on Wednesday." The German record champions have established themselves as true "comeback kings" this season, with Goretzka also making history as the scorer who helped Bayern break the Bundesliga scoring record.