David Alaba played a pivotal role in Bayern Munich’s commanding 3-0 victory over CSKA Moscow in the Champions League. The Austrian defender, of Nigerian origin, not only opened the scoring with a free-kick but also delivered a brilliant assist to Arjen Robben.
Reflecting on his goal, Alaba mentioned that he didn’t have to convince other teammates like Toni Kroos or Franck Ribéry to let him take the free-kick. With the ball at a distance, Kroos allowed Alaba to take the shot, and the Austrian expressed the fantastic feeling of scoring a goal. Alaba highlighted the special significance of playing in the UEFA Champions League, describing it as always being something extraordinary. The defender emphasized the team’s goal of playing an attractive game, which they successfully achieved in the match.
