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Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeneß has stood by his criticism of outgoing coach Thomas Tuchel despite the manager reacting angrily to the barbs and questioning why they had come before a big Champions League semi-final. Bayern host Real Madrid in their Champions League semi-final first leg on Tuesday, with Tuchel incensed and saying it was “miles away” from the truth after Hoeneß hinted the coach would rather buy new players than training up young prospects. Kicker on Monday said Hoeneß had told the magazine that he is sticking to his comments but that the media reaction had been over…