Neuer reflects on missed opportunities
Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer offered a blunt assessment of their Champions League semi-final exit, highlighting a lack of composure in front of goal as the key difference between the two sides. After a 1-1 draw at the Allianz Arena, which saw PSG advance 6-5 on aggregate, the veteran goalkeeper insisted the tie was decided by efficiency.
"I think we didn't have the killer instinct in attack today, but ultimately we did have the opportunities to win the game," Neuer told DAZN. The former Germany international cut a frustrated figure as Bayern failed to convert their dominance in possession into goals, only finding the net in the closing stages against the reigning champions.
PSG show the way in front of goal
Neuer also acknowledged the clinical edge of Luis Enrique’s side, stressing that PSG made the most of their chances across both legs. After Ousmane Dembélé struck early in Munich, Bayern were left chasing the game and ultimately fell short.
Comparing both teams, Neuer added: "We didn’t have many clear-cut chances, but when you do get those moments... look at Paris - they were simply killers, scoring five goals the way they did in the first leg. That’s exactly what we needed today. And I think you could see that we were actually close to reaching the final, but we weren’t able to finish the job."
Jonathan Tah admits PSG deserved final spot
Defender Jonathan Tah echoed Neuer’s view, admitting PSG were the better side over both legs. He noted that Dembélé’s early goal in the second leg forced Bayern into a difficult position they could not recover from.
"They deserved to go to the final. Both games were close. They were different games - you can't compare them. They won twice so you have to give it to them," Tah said. "They scored the first goal really fast. They defended really good for a lot of minutes. We didn't put enough pressure on the backline. It feels very disappointing right now. To be successful you have to deal with difficult moments. You can't always be the winning team. We can be proud of the way we handled ourselves and gave everything. It will be a good game [the final] but I'm not focusing on this game."
Late drama not enough for Kane and Co
A late strike from Harry Kane offered Bayern brief hope, but it was not enough to overturn PSG’s advantage, as their disciplined defence held firm. Several penalty appeals also went unanswered, adding to Bayern’s frustration in a tightly contested tie.
While Bayern now shift focus to domestic competitions, PSG move on to the Champions League final in Budapest on May 30, where they will meet Arsenal after their win over Atletico Madrid, aiming to defend their European crown.
