Before the second leg against Paris Saint-Germain, 31-year-old Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich made his position clear to the media: his team has no intention of abandoning its identity. The German international embraced an attacking approach, while also hinting at the need for adjustments afterward.
Kimmich: “We have to win”
“We’re not going to change our style of play in three days and simply sit back and defend. We have to win, whether it’s by a score of 5-4, 3-2, or 1-0. Of course, in the long term, we’ll adjust some things and analyze the situation. We’ve already discussed it.”
Kimmich’s statement resembles a perfectly Bavarian balancing act: projecting confidence without appearing panicky. The message is clear: Bayern doesn’t want to transform into a cautious team in just a few days, even against a Paris Saint-Germain side capable of turning a match on its head. This confidence can be impressive, as it reflects a genuine commitment to the game plan.
But it can also sound like a facade, since Kimmich himself acknowledges that internal discussions are already underway. In other words, Bayern is publicly embracing its ambition, while knowing that the same scenario cannot be repeated without adjustments. The danger for Munich will be confusing courage with stubbornness. Against this PSG side, nuance is crucial: it’s often where the biggest matches are won.
