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Xabi Alonso still has that magic touch.

Alonso scored a stunning, long-range goal in Bayern Munich's DFB-Pokal (German Cup) game against Darmstadt. The Spanish midfielder half-volleyed his shot straight into the top corner, sending the Allianz Arena into raptures in the 40th minute.

Alonso, 34, established himself as a threat from distance many years ago, and his first goal of the 2015-16 season is proof of his enduring talent.

Thumbnail photo via Matthias Schrader/The Associated Press