Munich (AP) – Coach Julian Nagelsmann makes the bitter end of FC Bayern Munich in the Champions League against FC Villarreal, especially in the first leg.
The 0: 1 in Spain a week ago “was the key, we lost the duel there,” said Nagelsmann on Amazon Prime Video after the 1: 1 (0: 0) in the second leg of the quarterfinals. “Today we did very well, it was one of the best games of the last few months.”
When asked about the consequences of leaving, the 34-year-old reacted tight-lipped. “I don’t know what’s in store for me, Bundesliga, Bielefeld,” said Nagelsmann. “If you lose and are eliminated, that’s how it is. But I’m not afraid, there are worse things.” It was not the “most important game” of his career so far. “It was one of the most important.”
World footballer Robert Lewandowski (52nd minute) put Munich in the lead, substitute Samu Chukwueze (88th) managed to equalize for the previously largely harmless Europa League winner. “In one situation we are not so structured,” said Nagelsmann. “One attack, he doesn’t hit the ball properly. Very bitter.”