Vincent Kompany remains optimistic despite Bayern Munich’s narrow 5-4 defeat to PSG on Tuesday night. The Champions League semi-final first leg at the Parc des Princes lived up to the hype. It was a breathless, historic encounter that left fans around the world stunned.
Bayern took an early lead through a Harry Kane penalty in the 17th minute. However, the reigning champions from Paris fought back with ruthless aggression. By the hour mark, PSG had surged to a commanding 5-2 lead.
Defensive Woes but Attacking Fire
Kompany was honest about his team’s defensive struggles during his post-match press conference. He admitted that Bayern were far too vulnerable to the counter-attack in the second half. Specifically, the pace of Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia caused constant chaos for the Bavarian backline.
Despite the defensive lapses, Kompany praised his team’s incredible character. Goals from Dayot Upamecano and Luis Díaz late in the game brought Bayern back into the contest. “Scoring four goals in Paris shows what we can do,” Kompany told reporters.
Looking Ahead to the Allianz
The focus now shifts to the second leg in Munich next Wednesday. Kompany believes the one-goal margin is manageable for his squad. He noted that Paris looked tired and were “playing for time” in the final stages.
Bayern will have the advantage of a home crowd for the deciding match. The Belgian manager is confident that his team can flip the script at the Allianz Arena. The mission is simple: tighten the defense and keep the goals flowing.
