Bayern Munich displayed remarkable mental strength and unwavering belief, overcoming Real Madrid 4-3 in a thrilling Champions League quarter-final clash to advance to the semi-finals. Coach Vincent Kompany lauded his team's resilience after they came from behind three times in the high-stakes match.
Despite conceding early and trailing, Bayern's determination saw them fight back. "The boys were mentally strong today to recover from setbacks," Kompany stated. "We stayed calm and always felt that our moment would come. The boys deserved this win."
The Bavarians, who had a 2-1 advantage from the first leg, showed significant character. "What remains for me is the total togetherness that we showed. That's what we take from the game. We showed absolute belief and will to fight our way back into the game," Kompany added.
Bayern's victory, secured by late goals, propels them into the last four as they continue their pursuit of a treble, with domestic titles also in contention. "It was a very emotional game," Kompany concluded.