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Harry Kane believes in the breathtaking fighting spirit of Bayern Munich Defeated 5-4 by Paris Saint-Germain will be the deciding factor next week Champions League semi-final rematch.
In a match that will go down as an instant classic – becoming the highest-scoring semi-final match in the competition’s history – the Bavarians looked down and crashed out as the French champions raced into a 5-2 lead. However, a spirited comeback with goals from Dayot Upamecano and Luis Diaz left the tie wide open for the second leg in Germany.
Kane, who opened the scoring with a 17th-minute penalty to become the first English player to score in six consecutive Champions League games, was extremely proud of how his side refused to back down under pressure.
« Overall, we had moments where we could have killed the game earlier, » Kane said.
« So we’re very proud of the fact that we got back to 5-4 because away from home, going down 5-2 can be a really tough situation. But we fought back and we’re back in the tie. »
The England captain, who already has 13 goals in the competition this season, described the encounter as a meeting of giants.
« I think today we saw two teams at a high level, especially in the attacking game and in the transitions, the speed, the intensity in the one-on-one battles. Two of the best teams facing each other. »
Looking ahead to the Allianz Arena, Kane is urging Bayern to find a clinical edge to match their undeniable intensity.
« We had moments where we could have been tighter on the last pass or the final finish. We felt we got better and better, especially as the game went on, they started to tire. We just have to bring that same intensity. We’ll need more of that next week. »
View of the company from the stands
As the drama unfolded on the pitch, Bayern manager Vincent Kompany was forced to watch from the stands due to a touchline stoppage. It was a frustrating night for the Belgian, who had to watch assistant Aaron Danks take the reins as he communicated through an earpiece.
« It’s not fun. If it never happens again, I’ll be happy. I can’t make decisions from 80 meters (262 feet). But I appreciate the way the players reacted from up in the stands, » Kompany said.
Kompany remained stone-faced as the lead grew to 5-2, but was revived by a late surge. He also rejected the idea of tactical observation from the stands, a method sometimes used by his colleague Luis Enrique.
« I don’t know why. I wouldn’t do it, » said the Belgian coach.
After serving a penalty, Kompany will return to the technical area for the second leg. He laid down the gauntlet to Bayern Munich fans to create a hostile environment that surpassed their previous European evenings.
« There was such fire against Madrid. We need no less than that, we need even more and that’s all I can ask for. I would go to the stadium for a game like that, but not to be silent. »
Kane echoed that sentiment, banking on the home crowd to act as the 12th man to push Bayern to the final.
« It will be who gets their moments next week. There were a lot of moments there today and it will probably be the same next week. So being at home with the crowd behind us, hopefully that can push us over the line. »
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