Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen knows better than to let a little praise go to his head—even when it comes from football royalty.

After Bayern's breathtaking 4-5 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of the Champions League semifinals, the football world hasn't stopped talking. The match made history as the first semifinal ever to feature nine goals, and it could have easily been more. Both sides' forwards put on a masterclass that had fans on the edge of their seats.

The performance drew rave reviews from the biggest names in the game. Pep Guardiola, Thierry Henry, and Peter Schmeichel all joined the chorus of praise. Schmeichel even called it the best match he'd ever seen on CBS. Bundesliga coaches chimed in too, proving that when elite attacking football takes center stage, everyone takes notice.

But Dreesen isn't getting distracted. Speaking ahead of the second leg, the former CFO-turned-CEO kept his eyes on the real prize:

"There were really a lot of superlatives. Coaches, experts and legends from all over the world, from Pep Guardiola to Thierry Henry, have been hailing the match," Dreesen said via Bayern's official website. "It was a historic evening because never before have so many goals been scored in a Champions League semi-final. And we had the privilege of being there in the stadium. But praise won't get us to Budapest. We want to reach the final, and to do that we need to thrill the football world once again against this immensely strong Paris side."

That's the kind of focus that defines champions. The players will need to share that same mentality—but if they've made it this far, a few compliments probably won't throw them off their game.

For Bayern fans, this is a reminder that great performances are only the first step. The real goal is lifting that trophy in Budapest. And if the first leg was any indication, this team has what it takes to get there.