Vincent Kompany claims Bayern Munich willing to ‘die on the pitch’ to reach Champions League final after having ‘no fun’ watching nine-goal clash with PSG

Vincent Kompany has issued a defiant battle cry following Bayern Munich’s breathless 5-4 semi-final first leg defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, insisting his players are willing to “die on the pitch” to reach the Champions League final. Despite trailing after a nine-goal thriller in the French capital, the Belgian coach remains adamant that the tie is far from over as the action heads back to Bavaria.

The match itself was a whirlwind of goals and tactical shifts. Harry Kane and Michael Olise found the net for the visitors, but PSG punished Bayern’s defensive lapses through Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Joao Neves, and Ousmane Dembele to lead 3-2 at the break.

After the interval, the French champions looked to have ended the contest after Kvaratskhelia and Dembele both added their second goals of the night to make it 5-2. However, Dayot Upamecano’s header from a set-piece and a stunning strike from Luis Diaz reduced the deficit to a single goal, ensuring the second leg at the Allianz Arena will be a high-stakes encounter.