Harry Kane described the defensive efforts in Paris Saint-Germain's 5-4 Champions League semi-final win over Bayern Munich as 'amazing', despite the high-scoring nature of the match. However, Wayne Rooney expressed a differing opinion, stating that the defending was 'really bad'.
The game saw a total of nine goals, a first in a European semi-final, with Kane opening the scoring from the penalty spot. Kane praised the defenders, saying they had a 'really hard job' and were 'outstanding'. Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany also commended the defensive displays, but Rooney believed Kane's praise was misplaced. Rooney suggested that Kane was trying to boost his teammates' confidence ahead of the next match.
The former England captain felt that both teams had neglected their defensive duties, allowing for a thrilling but chaotic game. Luis Enrique, PSG's coach, gave an honest assessment of his team's performance, acknowledging that they could have achieved a better result. Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher praised the attacking play, saying that every attacking player had performed exceptionally well.
The match has been hailed as one of the greatest Champions League semi-finals in history, with fans and pundits alike celebrating the exciting and unpredictable nature of the game.