The celebrations in the dressing room [🎥 @FCBayern]
Thomas Tuchel:
"This win means a lot to me. The first half was like a game of chess. Who makes the first mistake, who makes the first move? Nobody wanted to. The second half was significantly better. We showed courage and deserved to win in the end. I'm proud of the team performance. I'm especially proud of Konny, who was glued to Ødegaard. Nous also did very well on the left. But it was clear that we would only do it as a team effort" [@DAZN_DE]
on the semifinal vs Real Madrid: "Hopefully we get some players back to have alternatives and a full bench. But in terms of team effort and being ready to sacrifice and suffer together, this is the benchmark. There is no other way to play football games at this level. It'll be totally different because Real Madrid's style is totally different to Arsenal. I didn't w-atch Real Madrid too much this season. It's one of the toughest games you can play. A semifinal against the biggest club in the world. We're looking forward to the challenge and hopefully we'll rise to the occasion"
Tuchel plays down his role and gives the praise to the players(as response to the praise he got): "It's all just a vehicle. The players are the drivers, they drive the car and they fill it with life."
Joshua Kimmich:
"It's an amazing feeling to score such an important goal in front of our fans on a night like tonight. These are the moments you work for and we've worked hard for it. Today I got the reward, so I'm happy about it. For now we'll focus on the semi-finals, then we'll see what happens" [@DAZN_DE]
"A German final would be a dream. But we have two very difficult games ahead. The dream of Wembley is big." [@_kochmaximilian]
"It was the most important goal of my career. It feels very good. I had to listen to a lot [of criticism] this year and received very little backing – but this proves hard work always pays off"
Little backing from the club?
Kimmich: "Yes, in general. Everyone has commented on me personally. There was little talk in favour of Kimmich. I’m very proud of how tonight has turned out, and I’m delighted about the goal and us reaching the semifinals"
[via @SkySportDE]
Harry Kane:
"Unbelievable, unbelievable. To reach the semi-final is a great achievement and we can enjoy this one"
on the semifinal: 'Real Madrid obviously a big club with an amazing history in the Champions League. We enjoy this tonight and then of course we start to prepare
Harry Kane's post-match video, featuring Leon Goretzka
on facing Jude Bellingham in the semifinal: "For sure, Jude has had a fantastic season, he’s a really top player so I’m obviously happy for him. But it will be another war against his team. These are the experiences I think we both went abroad to try and achieve, to play in these big nights in the Champions League and play in big semi-finals so of course it will be one to enjoy for both of us. I’m sure there will be a lot of English fans watching both of us as well but we just have to focus on ourselves. Of course I’ll say hello but once we’re both out on the pitch it’s about doing our best for the team." [via @HaytersTV]
on Tuchel's celebration in the dressing room: "He's very proud of us. I said before that we'll stick behind Thomas for as long as he's here until the end of the season. He's giving everything to try to make us successful in this competition. We really feel we can come together and finish his reign here on a high"
Jamal Musiala:
"So many emotions. We haven't been in the semifinals for a long time"
Manuel Neuer:
"I think it was a special night that we've experienced here at Allianz Arena. The atmosphere, the fans, the support, but crucially the discipline we produced in our performance, which I think was key to what we lived through today and we're delighted to be going through. I think the key thing with my role in the team is to find the right balance and not to take too many risks. We were looking for the right passes out from the back, to pose a threat and I think the fact we struck a good balance as a team was crucial" [@DAZN_DE]
Rapha Guerreiro:
"Both games were very tight. We had chances to win the first game, but the draw was still a good result. We're obviously very happy with today's result. We really stuck together and were motivated to reach the semifinals, and we did it. The league and cup are gone, so the Champions League is now our main goal and we'll do everything to win it. We'll still focus on the league to get second place, but the main focus is absolutely on the Champions League"
on his performance: "I feel very good. I play in many positions, so I try to adapt as best as I can. I know my qualities and I try to bring them to the pitch. I didn't play in my favourite position today but I think I played a good game and am happy with myself. I lost too many balls for my liking towards the end of the game, but fatigue also played a role. Overall I'm very happy with my performance and I feel really good in this team" @beinsports_FR
Konrad Laimer:
"This is the only competition in which we are still involved. That's why it was a special game. Overall, I think we deserved to progress. We're in the semi-finals and now we want to get to the final and then bring the trophy home."
Final against Dortmund and Austria teammate Marcel Sabitzer?
Laimer: "I would of course be happy if we met again in the final." [@ServusTV_News]
Eric Dier:
"It was nice to knock them [Arsenal] out to be honest" 🎥 @SkyFootball
Herbert Hainer:
On Tuchel's tactics: "I think Thomas Tuchel did an excellent job. A tactical masterpiece. The fact that he played with Nous Mazraoui and Guerreiro on the left was a perfect fit"
on Leroy Sané playing through injury: "It's absolutely borderline. The medical department did everything they could, Leroy gritted his teeth and put in a great performance. He hasn't actually been able to train [properly] for a few weeks, but somehow he's back in games like this" [@kerry_hau]
Eberl on Tuchel's tactic:
"It was cleverly done. Serge was out, Phonzy was suspended. They [players] discussed it very cleverly with the coaching staff"
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Jules thank you for compiling and posting these, love reading them.