“Do you consider yourself successful on Wednesday night?
They lacked success, they had good chances but we were super solid behind, we saved two goalscoring chances which allowed us to leave us in a good position. At halftime, we solved our problems. It was much more controlled then.
Is it in Bayern Munich’s DNA to be so serene?
Yes, of course, we are used to this kind of match. We know that we have to keep a cool head, that we have weak times and strong times, we had our weak time in the first period. During the break, we talked. We said to ourselves that we were at home, and that we were going to come back down and be more compact to then try to counter them.
Was there an anti-Mbappé plan?
No. There was no particular plan. Especially trying to cut off his relationship with Messi. It was the most important. Usually, we are a team that presses much higher throughout the game, but we just went down at times to leave less depth.
“Bayern has been a great club for a very long time, there is really a DNA that is inscribed”
Did you feel after the opener that you took a mental advantage?
When we know we won 1-0 in the first leg and we scored that first goal, it gives us confidence. We know that we have a margin of error, that we can put more tempo, press. I think that’s what makes us successful. Then, they must uncover themselves to get two goals.
You have known both clubs. What makes the difference between a big European club like Bayern Munich and PSG?
It’s hard to say. I think it’s small details. The difference is that Bayern has been a big club for a very long time, there is really a DNA that is inscribed. Paris is on this path. They have been in the top for several years and they have gone far in the Champions League, they are a title contender. Sometimes you have to let time and the wheel will turn. »
