Manuel Neuer admits Bayern Munich lacked killer mentality against PSG

TL;DR

Bayern Munich drew 1-1 with PSG in the UCL semifinals, with Manuel Neuer highlighting a lack of killer mentality and missed chances. Despite having numerous touches in the Paris box, Bayern failed to capitalize on opportunities.

Key points

Bayern Munich drew 1-1 with PSG in the UCL semifinals
Manuel Neuer criticized the team's lack of killer mentality
Bayern had 40 touches in the Paris box but failed to score
Harry Kane's goal came too late to change the outcome
The result ended Bayern's Champions League run

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MUNICH, GERMANY - MAY 06: Manuel Neuer of FC Bayern Muenchen during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Semi Final Second Leg match between FC Bayern München and Paris Saint-Germain at Football Arena Munich on May 06, 2026 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by S. Mellar/FC Bayern via Getty Images) | FC Bayern via Getty Images Bayern Munich could not outscore PSG as the second leg of the UCL semifinals finished 1-1. The captain Manuel Neuer pointed to some key shortcomings of Bayern that allowed PSG to stay ahead of the tie all night.

Not clinical on the big night

Missed passes, poor judgement of aerial balls and most importantly an abysmal shooting accuracy saw the Bavarians let themselves down. “We didn’t have big chances today, but we still created enough to score. We missed the killer mentality that PSG had to score the goals. We were close to the final but couldn’t take the next step. Our goal came too late. We missed key moments today. The fans were there, we were there, but we simply didn’t create enough big chances in their box,” said Manuel Neuer after the draw at home (as captured by @iMiaSanMia). Despite having 40 touches in the Paris box, Vincent Kompany’s men failed to get enough shots through. Harry Kane’s goal came very late and it needed a miracle from that point onward. A miracle that could not be conjured after a fantastic run in the Champions League this season. This loss will sting for a long time. *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 Manuel Neuer say about Bayern Munich's performance against PSG?

Manuel Neuer admitted that Bayern lacked a killer mentality and missed key chances, which ultimately affected their performance in the UCL semifinals.

How many touches did Bayern Munich have in the Paris box during the match?

Bayern Munich had 40 touches in the Paris box but struggled to convert those into significant scoring opportunities.

What was the outcome of the Bayern Munich vs PSG UCL semifinal match?

The match ended in a 1-1 draw, which meant Bayern Munich could not advance in the UEFA Champions League.