"That's nonsense!" Vincent Kompany criticises the handball rule after Bayern's exit and praises PSG for a shrewd tactical move

The referee in Munich followed UEFA's preferred interpretation, which did little to lift the Bayern coach's mood: "The rules are the rules. It's a shame," he said. PSG left-back Nuno Mendes also avoided a possible second yellow for handball, prompting Kompany to label both decisions "crucial to the outcome of the match".

Having lost 4-5 in the first leg, the Bavarians trailed after just three minutes of the return fixture and pressed relentlessly thereafter, only to salvage a late equaliser through Harry Kane in the 94th minute. "Of course, the referee's decision in Paris still hurts, because in the end you lose by a single goal," Kompany concluded, referring once more to the penalty awarded against Davies. 

At the same time, however, the Bayern coach proved himself to be a good loser. "I'm not the sort to dwell on disappointment for long. We move on," he made clear. 

He praised the defending champions from Paris for their performance in Munich, where PSG defended resolutely around their own penalty area and allowed very few clear-cut chances for the Munich side. "PSG defended the crosses incredibly well. They always defended the space behind the defence well; they were simply very active," Kompany noted of the opposition. 

PSG always had a foot in the way, and their relentless movement kept them sharp even in the closing stages. "Although we got into dangerous situations, they still made sure we didn't get those shots on goal," said Kompany, citing one reason why his side failed to turn the tie around and reach the final.