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Bayern Munich's Leon Goretzka celebrates scoring his side's second goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayern Munich and 1. FC Heidenheim at Allianz Arena. Harry Langer/dpa
Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka says Paris Saint-Germain will have to contend with a heated atmosphere and the Bavarians' sheer will to win in Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg.
Last week's classic first leg in Paris was a 5-4 win for the hosts and both sides go into the return at the Allianz Arena off the back of domestic draws.
Goretzka scored twice in the 3-3 home draw with Heidenheim on Saturday and quickly turned his attention to Wednesday.
"This place will be on fire," he told reporters. "I really can't wait for the match. We want to reach the final. Now it's about pooling our strength, gathering ourselves and then putting everything on the line."
The 31-year-old, who is leaving Bayern after eight years in June, is unlikely to start the second leg despite his perfect free-kick and savvy second goal against Heidenheim.
The Germany international is being linked in the media with AC Milan but wants to sign off at Bayern with another treble to match their 2020 feat.
Luis Enrique led PSG to a treble last term but unlike Bayern, they are already out of their domestic Cup this season. And while Bayern have long wrapped up the Bundesliga, the capital club still have work to do to win Ligue 1 after Saturday's 2-2 home draw with Lorient.
"It's very difficult to motivate yourself with league action after an important match (against Bayern) in such a great atmosphere," the Spaniard admitted after rotating much of his line-up like Bayern.
"This result is a shame because we needed the three points."
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Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique gestures on the sidelines during the UEFA Champions League semifinal first leg soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich at Parc des Princes. Federico Gambarini/dpa
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