Harry Kane disagrees with Wayne Rooney claim after PSG vs Bayern

Wayne Rooney and Harry Kane offered completely different takes following Paris Saint-Germain’s 5–4 win against Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-final first leg at the Parc des Princes.

Luis Enrique and Vincent Kompany’s sides put on a nine-goal thriller in the French capital, with attackers such as Ousmane Dembélé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and the dazzling Michael Olise capturing the headlines.

Both Dembélé and Kvaratskhelia bagged braces, while João Neves, Dayot Upamecano, Luis Díaz, Kane and Olise also got on the scoresheet.

And while both attacks were heavily praised, the same can’t be said for either team’s defence, with the backlines run ragged by the talent on show from both sides.

After the match, Kane surprised some viewers by praising the Bavarians’ defence despite them shipping four goals.

“Even though there were nine goals scored today, I think there was amazing defending throughout the game in the 1v1 battles,” he told Amazon Prime.

“Look, you have got the best players in the world going at it — the best attackers, the best defenders. Of course, sometimes the attackers are going to come out on top and show their quality, like both teams did today.

“When you go back and actually look at the centre-halves playing in midfield, playing in attack sometimes, playing out wide against the wingers, credit to them because it’s a really hard job, and I thought they were outstanding today.”

Bayern head coach Kompany also offered a refreshing take when asked about his side’s defensive performance.

He said: “What do you want? I think you’ve seen a lot of good, intense defending today — it’s just the margins are so, so small, and you only have two ways.”

Rooney disagrees with Kane Bayern statement

However, Rooney appeared to disagree with both Kane and the Bayern boss’ take, with the Liverpudlian claiming the forward was defending his team-mates.

“Listen, I love Harry Kane, but there’s no way he can be praising his defenders,” Rooney said.

“Maybe because they are his teammates, he is trying to give them a bit of confidence for next week.

“I think the defending from both teams tonight was really bad, so I think he’s being a bit modest there.”

Bayern return to action against Heidenheim on May 2, with PSG hosting Lorient on the same day.