The Bayern coach Munich, Vincent Kompany, assured that his team will leave everything in the second leg to come back from 5-4 against Paris Saint-Germain and fight for a place in the Champions League final.
“At 5-2 it seemed difficult to stay in the series, but the team did not give up. Now we have options and “We’re going to give it our all on the return trip.”he stated at a press conference.
The Belgian coach stressed that the tie is still open and that the details will be decisive. “In these games everything is defined by small moments: a penalty, a corner kick… In the second leg it can play for or against, but we need the support of our people. The 75 thousand fans in the Allianz Arena can be key,” he pointed out.
Kompany also appreciated the level of the match, one of the most intense of the season. “It was a great match between two teams that went out to win. Nobody gave in and that was noticeable. We could have won or tied, but now we only have to improve for the second game,” he commented.
In addition, he expressed his disagreement with the penalty awarded against his team. “The rules change every year, but in such a fast play, where first there is contact with the body and then with the hand, I don’t think a penalty should be called,” he noted.
For his part, defender Dayot Upamecano agreed that the series is completely open, despite the disadvantage. “We wanted to win, it’s clear, but there’s still the home game and nothing is decided. It will be a duel for greats, with a lot of intensity,” declared the Frenchman.
Upamecano also emphasized the importance of playing at the Allianz Arena. “We have to make them feel like we are at home. There are still options. They have to come here and we are going to defend our colors,” he concluded.