Dreesen banquet speech: 'Test of character passed again'
Jan-Christian Dreesen praised the character of Vincent Kompany's team after their semi-final match against Paris Saint-Germain. Despite being down 5-2, the team showed resilience and belief in their ability to overcome deficits. Dreesen expressed optimism for the upcoming return leg, highlighting the support of their fans at Allianz Arena.
- ▪Dreesen commended the spirit shown by Kompany's side during the match.
- ▪The team managed to battle back from a significant deficit to position themselves well for the second leg.
- ▪Dreesen credited the coaching staff, including Aaron Danks, for their efforts during the game.
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