Record champions Bayern Munich host reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday and this game delivered two brilliant goals.
Toying with each other in midfield, finding the back of the net would take something special for either side.
Leverkusen were first to strike as 30-year-old Robert Andrich’s long-range drive from outside the box beat a diving Manuel Neuer.
According to Bundesliga’s official statistics, it clocked in at 110 kilometres per hour from 21 metres out, equating to only a 4% chance of scoring.
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Then it was Bayern’s turn to mix up some magic as Aleksandar Pavlović equalised with a stunner.
The 20-year-old also found himself in acres of space outside the box, and his half-volley found the top right corner.
It was a little slower, arriving at 102 kilometres per hour but was further away from goal at 25 metres, equating to a 3% chance.
Two absolute rockets!