(Video) Xabi Alonso wonder goal – former Liverpool man proves he’s still got it

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What a strike…

It was all too easy for Bayern Munich last night, as they brushed Porto aside and sealed their progress to the last four of the Champions League. Among the goalscorers was an ageless Spaniard who remains the source of many an enviable glance from the Anfield faithful…

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Xabi Alonso scored the sixth and final goal on the night for the German side, sealing an incredible 7-4 aggregate win, after their opponents had led 3-1 from the first leg.

His impeccable free-kick was a joy to behold. You can watch in the video below as he curls his effort perfectly beyond the reach of goalkeeper Fabiano.

Alonso, now 33, joined Munich in the summer after a five year spell with Real Madrid. Prior to his time in the Spanish capital, he spent five equally golden years on Merseyside, winning both the Champions League and the FA Cup. How dearly we’d love to have him back right now…

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