PSG v Bayern Munich – Kompany fired up for the 'final' return leg

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·29 April 2026

PSG v Bayern Munich – Kompany fired up for the 'final' return leg

Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich faced off this Tuesday at the Parc des Princes in the first leg of the 2025-2026 Champions League semi-final (return leg on Wednesday, May 6). A match that ended in a 5-4 victory for Paris (PSG/Bayern Munich highlights). After the match, German team coach Vincent Kompany spoke at the press conference.

Kompany: “We will do everything to win and we will need our supporters.”

“What you and Luis Enrique put on display tonight, isn’t it ultimately the very essence of football? Football is complex, we could debate it endlessly. In my opinion, there is no style of play that is superior to another. When I go to England, to the second division, supporters like to see long balls and it makes for good matches. Some teams play a magnificent catenaccio. Tonight, it was a clash between two teams that like to take the initiative, neither team wanted to give the ball to the other. And that leads to this kind of match. Are you confident about qualifying for the final? We saw today that the match is decided by details: a penalty, a corner... These elements will be important in the return leg. But the main thing is the support of the crowd. So, if you bought a ticket and you’re not feeling well as kickoff approaches, give it to someone else. It is important for us that 75,000 people give everything to help the team win next week. We will do everything to win and we will need our supporters.

Kompany: “I’m expecting the same kind of match”

Are you aware that you took part in one of the most legendary matches in football? I have to admit that on the way to this press room, I was told that several times, so I’m becoming a little aware of it. But I’m lucky it wasn’t a final, otherwise we would have lost it. The final will take place next week. I’m expecting the same kind of match, although I hope we won’t concede any goals.”, comments relayed by Le Parisien.

It is hard not to agree with Kompany after this completely crazy match. Of course, every coach would have preferred to see his team show more control and solidity. But you also have to recognize the quality of the opponent, and there is no question of abandoning your footballing philosophy.

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We were able to witness a particularly spectacular match that could well go down in history. Its place in the memory will also depend a little on the return leg, but it is already a special night. All football lovers were able to appreciate the pace and the level on display.

Now, each team will prepare for the match in Munich next Wednesday. Without forgetting the league this weekend, of course. But it is indeed this second meeting that will be on everyone’s minds. Both teams should again have strong periods and others of suffering. All that remains is to give everything in an attempt to achieve the greatest possible domination and efficiency.

It is a huge challenge for both teams. This top-level duel will no doubt be spectacular once again, and it remains difficult to predict who will qualify for the final. In any case, they will have great merit and likely the status of favorite against Atlético Madrid or Arsenal. Even though a final is always special and that label does not guarantee victory.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.