FC Bayern is facing one of the most important games of the season – and the messages from the boardroom are unmistakable. Ahead of the second leg of the Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain, CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen has committed the entire club to an emotional show of strength
„We need every vote on Wednesday. We need 100 percent Mia san Mia, the full cohesion of our Bayern family and, if possible, everyone in red,“ explained Dreesen in an interview with the club’s own channels
This appeal is not only directed at the team, but also at the entire community – from the fans to the officials. The Allianz Arena is set to become the decisive factor
Starting position promises excitement
After the spectacular 4:5 in the first leg in Paris, anything is still possible for Munich. Any victory would at least secure extra time, and a clear win would even secure a direct place in the final
Dreesen is convinced that the team has the necessary mentality: „The team showed in Paris that they can overcome setbacks and always keep going.“
Home strength in particular should make the difference in the second leg: „The Allianz Arena is difficult to storm – and that’s exactly what Paris should feel from the kick-off,“ emphasized the Bayern boss
The hope is clear: an intense, emotional evening of soccer in Munich that puts PSG under pressure early on and steers the game in the desired direction
European nights as a growth driver
In addition to the sporting significance, Dreesen also emphasized the international appeal of such top matches, saying that the recent clashes in the premier class had generated enormous attention
„Almost a billion people worldwide watched the second leg against Real Madrid, and we gained over five million new followers through the matches against Real and Paris,“ explained the 58-year-old.