Two slip-ups, suddenly only six points ahead – and the championship battle in the Bundesliga has been reignited. While Borussia Dortmund are building up verbal pressure, FC Bayern are relying on demonstrative composure, with coach Vincent Kompany leading the way
Just a few weeks ago, the title race seemed decided. Ten points separated Munich from BVB, but the defeat in Augsburg and the 2:2 draw against HSV saw the lead shrink. At the end of February, there will be a direct duel in Dortmund – with explosive consequences. If BVB wins, the gap could shrink to three points
Dortmund are taking on the role as the number one hunter with a broad chest. Players and fans are publicly emphasizing that they will fight for the championship until the end. The fighting words towards Munich are unmistakable
Kompany in the tunnel – „It doesn’t matter what the others do“
At Säbener Straße, on the other hand, calm reigns. With the convincing 5:1 in the top match against Hoffenheim, Bayern have put an impressive end to their minor results crisis. For Vincent Kompany, the route is clear anyway – regardless of table calculations or Dortmund’s slogans
„I’m very cold and in a tunnel. It doesn’t matter what happens in the other games. We think that the competition wins every game and then we have to win every game. I’m 100% in this tunnel and hope that the team is too,“ explained the Belgian ahead of tomorrow’s Bundesliga match at Werder Bremen
Kompany is thus deliberately focusing on maximum concentration. No public arithmetic games, no looking at other places. The message is clear: if you want to become champions, you must not be guided by external influences
The starting position remains comfortable, with a six-point lead, the significantly better goal difference and the quality of the squad continuing to speak clearly in favor of the record champions.
