Bayern Munich exec praises ‘extraordinary’ self-belief during 5-4 loss to PSG

TL;DR

Bayern Munich's CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen praised the team's extraordinary self-belief despite a 5-4 loss to PSG in the Champions League. He expressed optimism for future success, especially with head coach Vincent Kompany returning for the next leg.

Key points

Bayern Munich lost 5-4 to PSG in the Champions League
CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen praised the team's self-belief
Assistant coach Aaron Danks filled in for Vincent Kompany
Kompany is expected to return for the second leg

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21 February 2026, Bavaria, Munich: Soccer: Bundesliga, Bayern Munich - Eintracht Frankfurt, Matchday 23, Allianz Arena. Chairman of the board Jan-Christian Dreesen (Bayern Munich) stands in the stadium before the game. Photo: Harry Langer/dpa (Photo by Harry Langer/picture alliance via Getty Images) You might have expected Bayern Munich chief executive officer Jan-Christian Dreesen to be upset after his team drop a crazy 5-4 match in the Champions League to Paris Saint-Germain. However, Dreesen’s reaction was quite the opposite. The executive was proud of his teams will and fight. “When you’re down 2:5, you’re basically dead. But this team has once again shown character, will, and – most importantly – belief in itself. That was extraordinary. With our fans in the Allianz Arena, I’m optimistic that we can achieve great things,” Dreesen said (as captured by Sky Germany journalist Kerry Hau). In addition to those words about the group, Dreesen wanted to thank assistant Aaron Danks (aka Danksy), who filled in for suspended head coach Vincent Kompany. “You’ve done a brilliant job,” Dreesen remarked. Kompany, who watched from a special box in the stadium, will return for the second leg of this tie and should provide a boost to the team. *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 Acast, , , or any leading podcast distributor…*

Q&A

What did Bayern Munich's CEO say after the 5-4 loss to PSG?

Jan-Christian Dreesen praised the team's character and self-belief, stating it was extraordinary despite being down 2-5.

Who filled in for Bayern Munich's head coach during the PSG match?

Assistant coach Aaron Danks filled in for suspended head coach Vincent Kompany during the match against PSG.

What are the implications of Kompany's return for Bayern Munich?

Vincent Kompany's return is expected to provide a boost to the team for the second leg of the Champions League tie.