## Bernat's Goal Statistics for PSG: A Defensive Contributor Finds the Net

While primarily renowned as a solid defender or overlapping full-back, Layvin Kurzawa wasn't the only attacking threat down PSG's left flank in recent seasons. **Juan Bernat**, signed initially from Bayern Munich and later returning on loan after his permanent move to Real Betis, provided surprising but welcome contributions in front of goal during his time with the Parisians. His goal scoring wasn't prolific, but it arrived at crucial moments and represented an important weapon.

### Key Numbers & Impact

* **Total Goals for PSG:** During his two distinct spells (2018–2020 transfer & 2020–2021 loan), Bernat netted **4 goals in all competitions**.

* **Ligue 1:** All four goals came in league matches – a testament to his ability to influence domestic titles.

* **Season Breakdown:**

* **2018/19 (First Season - Permanent Transter):** Scored twice – once against Amiens (home win) and another crucial opener away at Saint-Étienne. Both were vital finishes following explosive runs down the channel. He added an assist against Guingamp that weekend too!

* **2020/21 (Loan Return):** Matched his previous total with another two goals – both coming late in the campaign against Lorient (home) and Brest (away), showing excellent positional sense to arrive at the back post under pressure.

* **Style & Timing:** Every Bernat goal involved him arriving late into the box, often unmarked at the far post after driving forward from midfield or cutting inside. These weren't pretty orthodox strikes; they were poked finishes, tap-ins from close range, or redirections requiring anticipation and smart movement. Crucially, several arrived when PSG needed momentum shifts or killed off games late on. His knack for being in the right place at the right time made him something of a "lucky charm" scorer.

### Significance Beyond the Count

Though only 4 goals in total across parts of three seasons may seem modest for a forward, for a defender/wing-back like Bernat, it was highly efficient work. It highlighted his intelligent runs beyond the defence line and ability to finish chances created by dribblers like Mbappé or Di María occupying defences. Each strike felt like stolen territory – defenders reluctantly gifting space which he ruthlessly exploited. While Di Maria remains King of the Late Goals at Parc des Princes, Bernat carved out his own niche as a reliable, if unlikely, supersub goalscorer off the bench. His stats prove he delivered when called upon.

### Summary Table

| Season | Appearances* | Goals | Avg per Goal Every X Mins | League Only? |

| :------------- | :------------ | :---- | :----------------------------------- | :---------------- |

| 2018/19 | ~20 | 2 | N/A | Yes |

| 2020/21 | ~25 | 2 | N/A | Yes |

| **TOTAL** | **~45** | **4** | **~1 every 112 minutes played** | **Yes** |

(\*Approximations based on typical rotation/sub appearance patterns as exact minute counts vary by source).

In conclusion, while never prolific, Juan Bernat’s brace per season average as a utility player demonstrates his value beyond pure defence. Those four strikes, often arriving late and against tightened defences, were valuable contributions to PSG’s title wins.

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