Kingsley Coman has said he is looking for “revenge” against his former side when the German champions take on Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday.
“It is nothing personal but it is about revenge for me,” he said. “We want to send a message to the whole of Europe. We still remember the first match and want to show the rest of Europe that we belong to the top teams capable of winning the Champions League.”
Jupp Heynckes however played down any notions of a grudge match against the Ligue 1 leaders.
“I don’t think the players are thinking about revenge tomorrow. I do not like that term in football,” he said. “For me it is just two very big teams meeting at the highest level. On the one side, there’s Bayern’s history and tradition up against a new, emerging power.”
“When an opponent has brilliant individuals, then you have to compete as a unit,” Heynckes said at the prematch news conference. “I know all about Neymar from watching Barcelona. He’s a world-class player, a great dribbler and dangerous in front of goal.
“Kylian Mbappe is only 18 and it is simply staggering and extraordinary how he is playing. However, at the end of the day they are only human and our strikers aren’t so bad either and will strike fear into the opponents defence too.”
“A Champions League-winning team must not only have exceptional players but also be a good unit, respectful and not be jealous of each other,” he said. “The atmosphere must be good within the team.
“Their investment does not mean that they will necessary win the Champions League. My experience shows me team spirit and teamwork will win you a Champions League — not just superstars.”
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