Journalist laments Bayern Munich not reaching potential against PSG

TL;DR

Bayern Munich's UEFA Champions League campaign ended with a 6-5 aggregate loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals. Journalist Kerry Hau criticized Bayern's performance and questioned the officiating during the match.

Key points

Bayern Munich lost to PSG in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals
The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with PSG winning 6-5 on aggregate
Journalist Kerry Hau criticized Bayern's performance and officiating

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Bayern Munich's English forward #09 Harry Kane reacts during the UEFA Champions League second-leg, semi-final football match between FC Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in Munich, southern Germany on May 6, 2026. Holders Paris Saint-Germain set up a Champions League final against Arsenal after a 1-1 second-leg draw at Bayern Munich secured a 6-5 aggregate victory on May 6. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images Bayern Munich’s ride in the UEFA Champions League came to a premature and shocking ending with a 6-5 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals. What looked like a close contest at the offset was ridden by confusing calls, unsatisfactory performances and overall, ended a night that no Bayern fan would want to remember. The team and the fans alike, both have voiced their shock and disappointment in the way things went down. Journalist Kerry Hau from Sky Sports, who’d attended the game at the Allianz was quick to get out a statement from his end. “Hard to understand how Paris could finish this game with eleven men,” Hau said, via his X handle. This is referring to the controversial penalty call involving former star and . “But the truth also includes that too few Bayern players reached their performance maximum today. Except for , it was too indecisive and imprecise offensively,” he further said. It has been a persistent complaint that Bayern’s conversion rate leaves a lot to be desired. This in fact, has led them to lag behind in games, even if they were the dominant side. However, the idea that Luis Diaz is somehow the exemption to this is confusing, since the Colombian actually struggles with converting simple tap-ins, while nailing more complex angles and difficult positions. “PSG were slightly, but decisively, better over both legs,” Hau declared. This is a fair statement considering they did have just a little bit of an X-factor specifically at the back. As disappointing as all of this has been, we’ll simply have to learn to live with the title of semi-finalists. Big ears has evaded Munich yet again. *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 was the final score of the Bayern Munich vs PSG semi-final match?

The final score was 1-1 in the second leg, leading to a 6-5 aggregate victory for Paris Saint-Germain.

Why did Bayern Munich's Champions League run end in disappointment?

Bayern Munich's run ended due to a combination of poor performances, controversial officiating, and a lack of effective finishing in crucial moments.

Who criticized Bayern Munich's performance after the match against PSG?

Journalist Kerry Hau criticized Bayern Munich's performance, highlighting that too few players reached their maximum potential during the match.