Bayern Munich fought their way into the Champions League final in a dramatic semifinal duel against Paris Saint-Germain. The first half of the first leg was marked by a historic offensive spectacle — both teams exchanged five goals in the first part of the match. Paris ultimately won the first leg 5:4 in a match that became legendary not only for the number of goals but also for the quality of football on display. Die Zeit ↗
The match between PSG and Bayern went down in Champions League history as the highest-scoring semifinal encounter. In total, nine goals were scored in the match — a number not seen before in the semifinal stage of the European competition. The match proceeded at an incredible pace, with both teams playing aggressive attacking football. Despite the high intensity, defensive weaknesses were visible on both sides. The coaches of both teams — Luis Enrique of PSG and Vincent Kompany of Bayern — described their players' high level of performance as a model showcase of world-class offensive football. teraz.sk ↗
Kompany sat in the stands during the match due to a disciplinary suspension, with his place on the bench taken over by assistant Aaron Danks. Bayern demonstrated their mental strength and ability to fight even in unfavorable situations during the match, echoing their performances from the league phase of the season. Shortly before the match, Kompany declared that "if anyone can measure up to PSG, it's us." In defense, Bayern struggled against PSG's attacks, which notably lacked quality from the goalkeeper and defenders at key moments. El Pais ↗
The match also saw another development — goalkeeper Manuel Neuer got into an altercation with a ball boy, causing an unusual situation on the pitch. PSG were without their right-back Achraf Hakimi in the squad, who injured his thigh during the first leg and was expected to be sidelined for the coming weeks. idnes.cz ↗
Bayern enters the return leg with a strong sense of confidence despite the defeat. Bayern's management dealt with personnel changes at the end of the season. Senegalese striker Nicolas Jackson is returning to Chelsea without the buyout clause being exercised. Club manager Kathleen Krüger is reportedly in talks with Hamburger SV about a possible role there as sporting director. Spiegel.de ↗
Squandering a three-goal lead against Mainz in the days before the Champions League semifinal showed the dramatic nature of Bayern's spring season. Player Leon Goretzka confirmed that it is precisely this ability to fight and come back into matches that represents the team's key mentality. Der Standard ↗
Bayern Munich advanced to the Champions League final after a legendary semifinal match against PSG
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Die Zeit
| 12:27 01.05.
Champions League: Barcala und die Bayern-Frauen: bis zum Mond?
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Viděli jste ty góly? Neměl zákrok a dostal bůra. Slavný Neuer má negativní rekord
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| 13:45 30.04.
Champions League: 5:4 gegen Bayern war »das beste Spiel«, in dem PSG-Coach Luis Enrique dabei war
Spiegel.de
| 09:28 29.04.
Luis Enrique: Ez volt a legjobb meccs, amit edzőként valaha átéltem
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| 09:17 29.04.
PSG-Bayern : «Ça t’a plu ?», le bel échange entre Luis Enrique et Vincent Kompany après le grand spectacle
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