After FC Bayern reached the semi-finals of the Champions League, Thomas Tuchel was overjoyed. A photo shows him emotional in the dressing room.
The players stand in a row cheering, some holding their fists into the camera. And front and center? Thomas Tuchel stands there, knees slightly bent, both fists clenched in celebration, relief literally written on his face. And who is FC Bayern happy about reaching the Champions League semi-final for the first time since 2020? That's right, Hasan Salihamidz. FC Bayern is now among the last four teams, and the UEFA Champions League title is within reach. The German press is cheering and the German media is cheering too. But the team and Tuchel probably also had a big weight off their minds. The first half was a bit of a chess game: who will sacrifice the first pawn? Who makes the first mistake? We encouraged them and told them to show personality. ”