Thomas Tuchel, the coach of Bayern Munich, remains optimistic despite their 2-2 draw against Real Madrid in the Champions League semifinal. Tuchel emphasized the importance of believing in their chances and staying confident for the upcoming second leg at the Bernabeu.
“It’s important we believe,” stated Tuchel, highlighting the need for the team to have faith in their abilities. He acknowledged that Real Madrid is considered the favorites heading into the second leg, but Tuchel firmly believes that the tie is still wide open.
After the draw, Tuchel expressed his frustration over missed opportunities, especially the failure to capitalize on potential scoring chances to secure a win. Despite going up 2-1 with quick goals in the second half, Bayern Munich could not maintain the lead and missed out on crucial chances to score a third goal.
Tuchel reiterated his belief that Serge Gnabry will score against Real Madrid in the second leg. Despite Gnabry’s limited playing time in the first leg, Tuchel remains confident in the forward’s ability to make an impact in the upcoming match at the Bernabeu.
As Bayern Munich prepares for the second leg against Real Madrid, Tuchel emphasized the importance of being brave, confident, and clinical in their approach. The coach remains hopeful that his team will be able to create opportunities and secure a win in Madrid to advance to the final.
In addition to the Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid matchup, Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain are set to face each other in the other Champions League semifinal on Wednesday. The outcome of these matches will determine which teams will compete in the final for the prestigious title.