LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Thomas Müller is one player who can talk with authority about two of soccer’s most shocking results in recent history.
He was there when Germany stunned Brazil 7-1 in the semifinals of the 2014 World Cup, and he was there again on Friday when Bayern Munich routed Barcelona 8-2 in the quarterfinals of the Champions League.
Not only that, he also played a key role in both results by opening the scoring early in both matches.
Müller’s 11th-minute goal put Germany en route to the thrashing of Brazil six years ago at the Mineirão Stadium, and his fourth-minute strike on Friday put Bayern on its way to the stunning win over Barcelona at the Stadium of Light.