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FC·May 6, 2026 05:52 PM ET

Kompany Concedes UCL Exit: 'We Needed to Be More Decisive,' Bayern Boss Tells PSG

Bayern crash out of Champions League at semifinal stage.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated May 61 min read
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What happened: Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany acknowledged his side's Champions League exit after the semifinal return leg against PSG, telling reporters: "We needed to be more decisive. Congratulations to PSG." The Belgian also framed the elimination as motivation, adding the Champions League is "over for us this season... but there will be another chance."

Why it matters: The result ends Bayern's European campaign at the semifinal stage and sends PSG through to the Champions League final in Budapest, where they will meet Arsenal. For Kompany, who had publicly downplayed pressure ahead of the return leg, the loss closes the door on a debut-season treble bid and shifts focus fully to domestic business.

What to watch: Watch for Kompany's rotation choices across Bayern's remaining Bundesliga fixtures and any post-match injury updates from the semifinal. PSG now turn to final preparations for the Budapest showpiece against Arsenal.

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