Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said his side could have scored "two or three more goals" despite falling to a 5-4 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in a chaotic Champions League semi-final first leg on Tuesday. The Belgian, watching from the stands due to a touchline suspension, praised his team's attacking intent but highlighted clear defensive issues that must be addressed before next week's decisive return fixture in Munich.
Speaking after the match, Kompany acknowledged the spectacle created by two attack-minded teams but focused on the missed opportunities that could have altered the result. "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 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."
The coach pointed to a vulnerability to counter-attacks as a critical flaw. "We didn’t always look good there and allowed our opponents to counter too easily," he admitted. Despite the one-goal deficit, Kompany expressed confidence in his team's ability to overturn the result at the Allianz Arena, calling on the home supporters to play a decisive role. "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."
Kompany also revealed his personal discomfort at being forced to observe the match from a distance, a stark contrast to his counterpart Luis Enrique's well-documented preference for a higher vantage point. "It wasn't the position I'd have liked to watch the game from," Kompany said. "I told Luis Enrique I don't understand how he likes to watch games from here. I liked the mentality of the team today. It was a game for people who love football."
The result leaves Bayern with a narrow but salvageable deficit as they seek a place in the final at Wembley. The nature of the defeat, however, underscores a persistent theme in a challenging first season for Kompany at the helm, where defensive solidity has often been sacrificed for attacking fluidity. The second leg will test whether his team can marry the two effectively under intense pressure.
