Harry Kane believes Bayern Munich could have put the Champions League semi-final tie to bed despite a 5-4 first-leg defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the most goal-laden encounter in the competition's semi-final history. The England captain, who scored a first-half penalty, insisted his side had opportunities to kill the game before PSG's late surge.
"We could have killed the game earlier on," Kane said. "We fought and we clawed and we're back in the tie. I thought there was amazing defending even though there were nine goals. Sometimes the forwards will come out on top but the back line was outstanding today." Kane's penalty made him the first English player to score in six consecutive Champions League fixtures.
Bayern manager Vincent Kompany, watching from an executive box after his touchline yellow card against Real Madrid, acknowledged the fine margins. "Five goals away from home in the Champions League normally means you're out," he told TNT Sports. "But the chances we had made us believe. We're at home with 75,000 people in the stadium next week. I want more. We want that weight to be there and then the Allianz Arena is a place where anything can happen."
PSG manager Luis Enrique described the match as "the best match I have ever coached". "It was amazing," he said. "It had amazing rhythm, trying to play offensive football, trying to show their quality. I think everybody had fun watching the match." PSG captain Marquinhos called it "crazy".
Kane added: "We go to the Allianz with nothing to lose. We're at our best when we're intense and physical. It'll be who takes their moments next week, with the crowd behind us, we hope that can push us over the line."
