Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich laments ‘strange’ loss, but feels ‘there’s more to come’

TL;DR

Bayern Munich lost 5-4 to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League semi-final, with Joshua Kimmich expressing disappointment but optimism for the return leg. Kimmich noted the team's strong start and the need to improve on defensive mistakes.

Key points

Bayern Munich lost 5-4 to Paris Saint-Germain
Joshua Kimmich felt the loss was strange but sees potential for improvement
Bayern came back from a three-goal deficit during the match

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Paris Saint-Germain's French midfielder #24 Senny Mayulu goes for a header with Bayern Munich's German midfielder #06 Joshua Kimmich during the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Bayern Munich at the Parc des Princes in Paris on April 28, 2026. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images Heading into Bayern Munich’s 5-4 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, star midfielder Joshua Kimmich knew the game was going to be a whirlwind, but even he did not envision what was about to occur. “I think it was to be expected that it would be end-to-end, but I didn’t expect it to be so open. It feels strange after the match because we lost – by one goal. We were three goals down at one point, came back and had the feeling we actually should’ve equalized. Particularly at the end, Paris looked tired, they had cramps and were playing for time. We certainly felt we had a chance,” said Kimmich (as captured by FCBayern.com). “I honestly thought we were very good at the start, the first 15, 20 minutes. We needed to score the second goal. Then we allow Paris into the game through a mistake in build-up, and after that they got better. “It’s very annoying that we conceded from a set piece again – we mustn’t allow that. However, we certainly showed a very good reaction. Okay, they had another counter and hit the bar, but overall you have the feeling there’s more to come.” Kimmich and his mates will have to find away to at least slow down PSG’s attack. Needing to go up two goals at home is not impossible, but it will not be a walk in the park either. Either way, fans cannot wait to see round two of this heavyweight battle. *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…*

Q&A

What did Joshua Kimmich say about Bayern Munich's loss to PSG?

Joshua Kimmich described the loss as 'strange' and expressed that Bayern had a chance to equalize, highlighting their strong start and the need to avoid defensive mistakes.

How did Bayern Munich perform against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League semi-final?

Bayern Munich lost 5-4 to Paris Saint-Germain, coming back from a three-goal deficit but ultimately falling short in the first leg of the semi-final.

What challenges does Bayern Munich face in the second leg against PSG?

Bayern Munich needs to win by at least two goals in the second leg to advance, which Kimmich acknowledges will be a difficult task against PSG's strong attack.