Luis Enrique is certain the return leg will be similar to the first after PSG's win

"I recently consulted my team on the number of goals we might require next week, and we collectively believe at least three will be essential," remarked the Spanish manager, renowned for orchestrating PSG's decisive 5-0 victory against Inter Milan in the previous season's final.

This achievement marked their inaugural Champions League title, and the upcoming Wednesday semi-final return fixture represents their initial return to the Allianz Arena since that success.

"Bayern will naturally thrive in their home environment, bolstered by the support of their supporters, yet revisiting that venue evokes fond recollections for our side. We aim to maintain an identical approach and compete fiercely to secure the victory."

The electrifying Tuesday encounter produced the most goals in a semi-final during the contemporary Champions League period; one must trace back to 1960 for a comparable high-scoring affair in this phase of the European Cup.

That occasion featured a 6-3 triumph for Eintracht Frankfurt on Rangers' turf, prior to the German outfit's 7-3 defeat in the final against Alfredo di Stefano's Real Madrid.

"The match's energy from start to finish was outstanding," noted Luis Enrique.

"We secured the win and feel immensely satisfied, though at 5-2, we sensed an opportunity for a more commanding outcome.

"We earned the triumph, yet we also merited a draw or even a defeat!"

'Football is like religion'

A wildly eventful opening 45 minutes at the Parc des Princes included Harry Kane opening the scoring for Bayern via an early spot-kick, followed by strikes from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Joao Neves for the home team, before Michael Olise levelled at 2-2, only for Ousmane Dembele's penalty to restore PSG's advantage before the break.

Kvaratskhelia and Dembele then netted again for PSG inside the first hour, positioning them comfortably at 5-2, yet Dayot Upamecano and Luis Diaz responded with goals for Bayern.

This scenario guarantees an intense showdown next week in Munich, with potential for this matchup to eclipse all previous goal tallies in Champions League history.

The benchmark for the highest aggregate in a two-legged clash in Europe's premier club tournament stands at 13 goals, a figure matched in last season's semi-final where Inter overcame Barcelona 7-6 overall.

"I felt immense pride in our response when trailing 5-2. The players' resilience was remarkable," expressed Bayern's manager Vincent Kompany, who observed from the sidelines owing to a ban, calling the ordeal a "catastrophe".

When questioned on the offensive strategies employed by both squads, he elaborated: "Football resembles religion somewhat; individuals hold firm to their convictions, and no single playing style holds absolute dominance over others.

"Today's events stemmed from a collision of comparable philosophies; typically, one side might adopt a more defensive posture in such scenarios, but neither chose that path, which explains the game's intense nature," he continued.

Bayern seek to reverse their slender one-goal disadvantage next week en route to their first Champions League final appearance since 2020.

"We cannot wait for it to arrive," Kompany stated regarding the rematch.

"The margin is narrow, so victory is all that matters. The atmosphere in our arena can prove pivotal. It stands as an iconic location with countless storied triumphs for Bayern."