"Being able to defend with 10 men is another token we can take with us into the season. It's not something we want to do - but when there's a situation like today with the red card, I want that we also enjoy defending. That's part of football. Even though we don't have to defend a lot in other games, we practice these situations a lot in training."
"Champions League nights are emotional affairs to say the least. The adrenaline and passions run high. Despite being professionals, the players are not immune to the effect of big games. A slip up in judgement or a lapse in self-control can and certainly will lead to red cards leaving sides with a man or two down that can screw up the team's efforts. However, Bayern's manager foresaw an extreme situation such as tackles or fights breaking out that could get worse by the officiating."
Bayern Munich secured a 1-2 victory over Paris Saint-Germain despite playing the entire second half with ten players after Luis Diaz received a first-half red card. The team shifted from usual possession dominance to a compact, absorb-and-defend approach to preserve the slim lead. The manager prepared the squad for extreme scenarios and emphasized practicing defending with ten men. Bayern’s defensive organization and discipline allowed them to withstand sustained PSG pressure and run down the clock. The win demonstrated Bayern’s tactical adaptability and resilience in high-stakes Champions League conditions.
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