Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany has stated his team could have scored "two or three more goals" in their remarkable 5-4 Champions League semi-final first-leg defeat to Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday. The Belgian, serving a touchline suspension, watched from the stands as his side engaged in a nine-goal thriller in Paris, leaving them with a narrow deficit to overturn in next week's return fixture in Munich.
Speaking after the match, Kompany praised Bayern's offensive intent but highlighted clear defensive deficiencies that must be addressed. "When two teams with such an approach meet, something like today can happen. I think we could have scored two or three more goals," Kompany said, according to a report from iMiaSanMia. "We were often in front of PSG’s goal, but what we need to improve is our defensive organisation when we lose the ball. We didn’t always look good there and allowed our opponents to counter too easily."
The result leaves Bayern's Champions League aspirations in a precarious state, requiring a victory at the Allianz Arena to progress to the final. Kompany expressed confidence in his team's ability to deliver at home, while calling for a formidable atmosphere from the supporters. "Now we have to win at home, but we’ve done that very often before. We need 75,000 fans next week and an atmosphere like against Real Madrid, maybe even more," he said.
Kompany also admitted to feeling discomfort watching the crucial match from a distance, a stark contrast to his usual position on the touchline. "It wasn't the position I'd have liked to watch the game from," he remarked. "I told Luis Enrique I don't understand how he likes to watch games from here [laughs]. I liked the mentality of the team today. It was a game for people who love football."
The chaotic nature of the match underscores the attacking philosophy Kompany has sought to instill since his arrival from Burnley last summer, yet it also exposes ongoing vulnerabilities. Bayern's season, which saw them relinquish the Bundesliga title for the first time in over a decade, now hinges entirely on European success. The second leg promises another high-stakes encounter, with Bayern needing to channel their prolific attack while exhibiting the defensive solidity their coach has demanded.
