“The best match I've been in as a manager”

What a spectacle we witnessed at the Parc des Princes... the two best teams in Europe right now stepped onto the field and amazed every football fan. Paris Saint-Germain ultimately defeated Bayern Munich 5-4 and is one step closer to securing a place in the Champions League final. But it could have been a lot worse for the Bavarians, especially when they were losing 5-2 at one point. But whoever watches international football knows that Germans never give up. That is why they came back, scored two goals and gave themselves a chance in the rematch.

Why can’t this match last forever? PSG broke Bayern in one of the greatest UCL matches ever!

That is why coach Vincent Kompany emphasizes the importance of home-field advantage and fans support.

“This is a match for those who love football today. If two teams start a game with that kind of approach, then that can happen. I had the feeling that such a game was possible. Normally, if you concede five goals away from home, then it's over in the semi-finals. But we scored four, and of course we could have scored two or three more in this game. You can't forget that. What we know is that the next game is now at home and we have to win. We do that very often at home. That's why, with the full support of our supporters and fans, the belief is definitely there. We need our fans, we need support. The atmosphere against Madrid was electric. We don't need less, we need even more. That's the only thing I can ask for" said Bayern boss.

His counterpart Luis Enrique experienced a lot, either as a player or as a manager, but was still impressed with the match between his men and Bayern players.

"It was the best match I've ever been in as a manager, without a doubt. I've never experienced a match with such intensity and such a desire to win. The fans of both teams are happy to see this kind of spectacle. Physically, we didn't let up. I've never seen a pace like that. Both teams and all the players deserve praise. When you have a three-goal lead, the opponent takes a lot of risks, and they are of a very high level. It was complicated, and it will be the same in the second leg. It's only the third match they've lost this season. We're happy. Both teams showed their character" he told Chanel+.

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - SEMI-FINALS

First leg

Tuesday

PSG - Bayern 5-4 (3-2)

/Kvaratskhelia 24, 56, Neves 33, Dembele 45+5 pen, 58 - Kane 17 pen, Olise 41, Upamecano 65, Diaz 68/

Wednesday

22.00: (3.00) Atl.Madrid (3.25) Arsenal (2.60)

***odds are subject to change***