Joshua Kimmich, Bayern Munich’s midfield leader, relished his side’s 2–1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night in the Champions League. After an exceptionally intense battle, the Bavarian captain praised his team’s collective performance — and the decisive impact of Manuel Neuer (39), once again brilliant between the posts.
“It was one of the most intense matches of my life. In the first half, we managed to take full advantage of their weaknesses. In the second half, we defended superbly. Apart from João Neves’ goal, they hardly had any big chances — mostly long-range shots. With Neuer in goal, we can let them shoot from distance.”
For Kimmich, this victory in Paris carried a special flavor. Beaten by PSG a few months earlier in the Club World Cup, the Bayern captain clearly savored his revenge this time. Sharp both in his words and his tackles, Kimmich described a match under control — in his view, Paris rarely posed any real threat. “Apart from João Neves’ goal, they only had long-range efforts,” he said, with a hint of provocation.
Behind that statement lies the mindset of a Bayern side full of confidence, convinced they had contained the European champions on their own turf. By adding, “With Neuer in goal, we can let them shoot from distance,” Kimmich underscored the dominance of his legendary teammate — the final wall in an unyielding defensive block.
This PSG–Bayern clash thus gave rise to another kind of duel: a battle of words, where Kimmich, true to his combative nature, kept pressing high even after the final whistle.
