The classic was more than just another win. With the 3-2 victory at Signal Iduna Park, FC Bayern has effectively decided the championship question. Eleven points ahead with ten games to go – a constellation that has never been gambled away in history. Joshua Kimmich said what many were thinking after the final whistle: „We’re not going to give this up.“
While the competition is already capitulating, Munich are already thinking ahead, because for Vincent Kompany, the 35th championship in the club’s history is just a milestone. In addition to the trophy, the Belgian has another, almost mythical milestone in his sights: the 101-goal record from the 1971/72 season under Udo Lattek
88 goals – and still plenty of time
the record champions currently have 88 goals to their name, just 13 short of the record and 14 short of a new record. Given the attacking power of Harry Kane, Michael Olise and co, that doesn’t seem utopian
Kompany himself is fuelling the ambition. „We’ve scored 88 goals. Why should we stop now?“ said the 39-year-old with a smile. For him, it’s not about administrative mode or results soccer, but about hunger – regardless of the score. „Sometimes I don’t care whether we’re behind or ahead,“ he emphasised. The decisive factor is the unconditional will to keep playing forward
Champion mentality and record hunger
The 3:2 victory in Dortmund was emblematic of this attitude. Despite falling behind at one stage and equalising late on, Bayern remained calm – and struck back. Kimmich’s winning goal was not only a statement in the title race, but also an expression of a team that steps up its game at crucial moments
Sporting director Max Eberl spoke of a „very, very big step“. Opponents such as Sebastian Kehl and Niko Kovac have already indirectly congratulated the team on the championship. In Munich itself, they remain officially reticent – but the direction is clear
From trophy to legend
FC Bayern are on the verge of their next title – but Kompany is thinking bigger. It’s not just about trophies, it’s about legacy. The 101-goal record is more than just a number. It’s a symbol of dominance, of offensive power, of an era
With ten games to go, there is a chance to rewrite history. The next chapter begins on Friday against Borussia Mönchengladbach. And the coach’s message is clear: becoming champions is a must. Becoming unforgettable is the goal.