Ousmane Dembélé Vows Paris Saint-Germain Will Maintain Attack-First Philosophy in High-Stakes Munich Return

PSG star Ousmane Dembélé confirms the team will stick to its attacking philosophy for the Champions League second leg in Munich despite a narrow 5-4 lead.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 29, 2026, 3:14 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from YSScores

The Price of Tactical Relaxation

In the immediate aftermath of a match that set a new benchmark for Champions League semi-final scoring, Ousmane Dembélé offered a candid assessment of Paris Saint-Germain’s late-game fluctuations. Speaking to broadcasters following the 5-4 win on Tuesday night, the French international admitted that the squad experienced a lapse in intensity after surging to a commanding three-goal lead. Dembélé noted that when the scoreline reached 5-2 in the 58th minute, the Parisians inadvertently eased their pace, a tactical softening that allowed Bayern Munich to strike back twice in the final twenty-five minutes and keep the tie alive.

Unyielding Commitment to Offensive Identity

Despite the defensive concerns raised by the four away goals conceded to the Bavarian giants, Dembélé was firm in his conviction that PSG would not alter its tactical blueprint for the second leg. The winger, who was named Man of the Match for his two-goal performance, stated that the team’s philosophy is built on proactive, attacking football rather than reactive containment. He predicted that the return fixture at the Allianz Arena would mirror the first leg’s frantic energy, asserting that because Bayern is forced to attack to overturn the deficit, PSG will find the space to continue their own offensive onslaught.

A Professional Mentality for the Allianz Arena

Looking ahead to the decisive clash in Germany on May 6, Dembélé emphasized the need for psychological fortitude over tactical caution. He warned that the return match would be a "big game" requiring total focus to avoid the lapses that characterized the final stages of the first leg. Rather than playing for a draw to preserve their one-goal aggregate advantage, Dembélé made it clear that the Parisian objective is a secondary victory on German soil to secure their place in the final in Budapest.