Kimmich on Bayern's wild 4-5 Champions League loss: 'What is going on here?'

This was a Champions League semi-final for the ages, a true spectacle of attacking football that left fans on the edge of their seats. While the 4-5 scoreline against Paris Saint-Germain is certainly not ideal for Bayern Munich, it's a result that keeps our hopes firmly alive for the second leg at home. Joshua Kimmich's reaction perfectly captured the surreal nature of the game; at 5-2 down, it felt like a disaster, yet the team's resilience and attacking prowess brought us back into contention.

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Boah, was ist denn hier los? Weil drei Tore schlechter waren wir auf gar keinen Fall

Coach Vincent Kompany, watching from the stands due to suspension, acknowledged the unusual circumstances but remained optimistic. Conceding five goals away from home in a semi-final is typically a death knell, but the fact that we scored four and have the potential to score even more in the return leg shows the spirit of this club. This match was, as Kimmich put it, 'advertising for football' – a testament to the attacking philosophy that defines Bayern.

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Da ist es schon wichtig gewesen, dass wir relativ ruhig gewesen sind.

While international media might focus on the defensive frailties, here in Munich, we see the fighting spirit and the sheer attacking talent on display. The 5-2 deficit was a wake-up call, but the comeback is what defines Bayern. The Allianz Arena will be rocking for the second leg, and we are confident that we can turn this deficit around and advance to the final. This is not just a game; it's a statement of intent from FC Bayern.

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Am Anfang hatte ich schon das Gefühl, dass eigentlich beide Mannschaften so ein bisschen auf Kontrolle aus waren. Aber nach 25, 30 Minuten war halt nix mehr mit Kontrolle