PSG/Bayern Munich – Dembélé: ‘You must suffer to reach the final’ | OneFootball

Ousmane Dembélé, the 28-year-old Paris Saint-Germain forward, spoke to CBS Sports Golazo after Paris’ 5-4 win over Bayern Munich (PSG/Bayern Munich highlights) this Tuesday at the Parc des Princes in the first leg of the 2025-2026 Champions League semifinal (return leg on Wednesday, May 6).

Dembélé: “We’re only at halftime in the semifinal.”

Really satisfied even though it got to 5-2?

Obviously, it was better. But it’s a Champions League semifinal, there are two great teams on the pitch. Bayern are incredible. They attack, we attack. We had to stay focused at 5-2, there are two great teams, anything is possible. We’re only at halftime in the semifinal. You have to suffer to reach the final.

It was possible to shut things down at 5-2, but that’s not your style?

That’s right, but in this kind of match you have to play smart. It comes down to details. The 5-3 hit us mentally. It will be difficult in Munich, but we’ll try to win again.

Dembélé: “Both teams are going to attack and I hope it gives us another spectacular match.”

The battle of Evreux isn’t over (Dayot Upamecano comes from the same city as him)?

No, it’s only halftime. I scored, he did too. We’ll see next week (smile).

We rarely see so many attacking players in top form on one pitch, right?

Yes, that’s it. Both teams attack, all the players. It makes for a spectacular match. It’s magnificent for the spectators, but it takes a lot of energy. We expect the same thing next week.

Will the match be just as good next week?

I hope so, with a win for us. Both teams are going to attack and I hope it gives us another spectacular match. It’ll be a pleasure for us, and especially for you.

Dembélé: “If you don’t press, you don’t defend, Luis Enrique puts you on the bench.”

How do you have so much energy in the press? What do you eat? 

(laughs). It’s simple: if you don’t press, you don’t defend, Luis Enrique puts you on the bench (smile).

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