Bayern Munich CEO Dreesen approaches massive UCL tie vs PSG with humility, confidence

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Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen approaches the UCL semifinal second leg against PSG with a mix of humility and confidence after a 5-4 loss. He emphasizes the need to recognize both strengths and weaknesses to improve in the upcoming match.

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Bayern Munich lost 5-4 to PSG in the UCL semifinal first leg.
CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen emphasizes humility and confidence for the second leg.
Bayern aims to score more goals at home to reach the UCL finals.

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PARIS, FRANCE - APRIL 28: Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen attends the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Semi Final First Leg match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and FC Bayern Munich at Parc des Princes stadium on April 28, 2026 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images) | Getty Images Bayern Munich’s 5-4 loss to Paris Saint Germain in the Champions League semifinals left everyone involves with mixed feelings. On one hand, coming back to within a goal from a 5-2 deficit makes it feel as if Bayern have the momentum in this tie. On the other hand, Bayern are a goal down and just conceded 5 goals in one match. Can Bayern do better in the second match? Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen believes it is important to acknowledge both the weaknesses and the strengths of the Bavarians’ that the match highlighted, which he believes allows the team to approach the game with confidence and humility: “On a day like this, you’re first and foremost a football fan; I feel the same as millions of others: excitement, nerves, the whole range of emotions,” the former CFO said, as captured by the club’s official website. “I’m also delighted for Vincent Kompany that he can get back to his job on the touchline. He did suffer a bit up there in the press box in Paris. It was clear from the outset that these two matches against Paris would demand everything from us. At half-time we’re a goal down – and that’s exactly how we need to approach it, with humility, because Paris have an outstanding team, but at the same time with confidence. I can’t remember a post-match banquet where the atmosphere after a Champions League game was anything like it was last week in Paris. I praised the team there; they deserved it, but I also warned them that we have a goal to make up. We mustn’t let up for a single second. What gives me confidence is that we’ve already scored 85 goals at the Allianz Arena this season, 20 of them in the Champions League alone.” What everyone expects from the match is more goals, like in the first match and not like the Champions League final back in 2020. Bayern will hope that the vast majority of the goals will be scored by home side and see it carry them through to a first UCL finals since the one in 2020. *If you are looking for more Bayern Munich and German national team coverage, check out the latest episodes of Bavarian Podcast Works, which you can get on , , , or any leading podcast distributor…*

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What was the outcome of the first leg between Bayern Munich and PSG?

Bayern Munich lost the first leg of the UCL semifinal to PSG with a score of 5-4.

What does Bayern Munich's CEO say about the team's approach for the second leg?

CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen believes the team should approach the match with both humility and confidence, acknowledging their strengths and weaknesses.

When is the second leg of the UCL semifinal between Bayern Munich and PSG?

The second leg of the UCL semifinal between Bayern Munich and PSG is scheduled to take place after the first leg on April 28, 2026.

Bayern Munich CEO Dreesen approaches massive UCL tie vs PSG with humility, confidence

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