The 30-year-old Croatia striker’s clinical hat trick helped Bayern beat Lyon 3-0 on Tuesday night to reach the Champions League final for the first time in nine years.
It was his fifth goal in his last four European outings for a career journeyman who has played at seven clubs, and came after he’d scored crucial goals in both legs against Manchester United in the quarterfinals.
Olic described his performance as “the best game of my career.” Bayern will need him to continue his scoring run against either Inter Milan or Barcelona in the May 22 final in Madrid.
“I thought my game against Manchester United was (the best), but this one is,” better, Olic said. “I can’t find the words to express how happy I am. Scoring three goals in such a game is outstanding.”
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It was his fifth goal in his last four European outings for a career journeyman who has played at seven clubs, and came after he’d scored crucial goals in both legs against Manchester United in the quarterfinals.
Olic described his performance as “the best game of my career.” Bayern will need him to continue his scoring run against either Inter Milan or Barcelona in the May 22 final in Madrid.
“I thought my game against Manchester United was (the best), but this one is,” better, Olic said. “I can’t find the words to express how happy I am. Scoring three goals in such a game is outstanding.”
