"You only have a chance against Bayern if you run more than them, but they're so hardworking that it's almost impossible. We did that for large periods in the cup game, and again today in the first half we ran more - that's the only way because technically they're just superior. Our problem was that we didn't make the most of the turnovers. In the end, Bayern decided the game with their individual quality. Not everyone can score a goal like they did to equalise. Harry Kane is an exceptional player, certainly the best all-rounder in Europe at the moment."
"We were in the game for a long time. We needed to make better use of one or two counter-attacks that we had. Overall we put up a good fight. It was a good atmosphere, we were pushed from front to back - even now at the end. We've lost 3-1 but the fans still recognised the fact we battled from the first minute to the last. And I think that's what it's about."
"We were to blame for the first half not going as well. We were very untidy in our play. The spaces were already there in the first half. When we started to utilise them better, we also created a lot of good chances."
Bayern won 3-1 after a sluggish first half marked by untidy play and missed opportunities. The team found spaces and began to utilise them better in the second half, creating numerous chances and gaining control. Köln matched Bayern's energy through hard running and defensive pressure but failed to capitalise on turnovers and counter-attacks. Bayern's individual quality, including a decisive contribution from Harry Kane, determined the outcome. Köln players and staff praised the team's fight, the strong atmosphere, and the narrow margins that decided the match.
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