Bayern Munich boss proud of incredible comeback against PSG in UCL semi-final: “We didn’t high-five them on their way to Budapest!”
Bayern Munich's board member Max Eberl expressed pride in his team's resilient performance during a 5-4 defeat to PSG in the Champions League semi-final first leg, highlighting their comeback from a three-goal deficit. He emphasized the team's character and optimism ahead of the return leg at Allianz Arena. Eberl praised the high-quality, attacking nature of the match despite defensive shortcomings. He dismissed suggestions of defeatism, noting that the narrow one-goal deficit leaves Bayern well within contention to advance.
- ▪Bayern Munich lost 5-4 to PSG in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final but mounted a comeback from 5-2 down.
- ▪Max Eberl praised the team's character and stated they remain confident heading into the second leg.
- ▪Despite conceding five goals, Eberl described the match as one of the highest-quality games in Champions League history.
- ▪Bayern trail by just one goal and can progress with a win in the return leg at Allianz Arena.
- ▪Eberl rejected the idea that Bayern accepted defeat, saying they didn’t 'high-five' PSG on their way to the final.
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