Vincent Kompany has not only brought FC Bayern the championship, but also a clear identity. After winning the title, the coach provided exciting insights into his team’s mindset – and made it clear why Munich are currently so successful
Despite the exuberant celebrations, the Belgian remains true to his line. „We can have a beer or two today,“ said Kompany after winning the title – only to immediately clarify: „But the important thing is: full focus.“ It is precisely this approach that runs through Bayern’s entire season
While fans and the media are already dreaming of a possible treble, Kompany is deliberately keeping his feet on the ground. „I want to win in Leverkusen first,“ emphasized the 40-year-old with a view to the upcoming cup semi-final
His philosophy is clear: thinking from game to game – without being distracted by big goals. „I know what a semi-final is like. It’s the highest level. Everything has to work out,“ he explained. The only thing that matters is the conviction that he can win the next game
Maximum intensity as the basis
According to Kompany, the foundation for success was laid early on. The team had already worked with maximum intensity in preparation and even in friendly matches. „For us, every game was so intense that we couldn’t even look ahead to the next game,“ said the Bayern coach. This approach ensures that the team consistently performs at the highest level – regardless of the opponent or competition
The balance that Kompany has established in his team is striking. He allows his team to consciously enjoy successes – but at the same time demands that they quickly tick them off again. „On the day of a game, you have to appreciate what you’ve achieved. And the next day, you have to forget everything,“ he explained. This attitude prevents complacency and keeps the tension high
„I trust the team“
In addition to the sporting component, Kompany particularly emphasizes the team spirit, saying that even in difficult phases, the team believed in itself and maintained its cohesion
„Stay calm and have confidence in difficult moments,“ is his credo. This calmness is also transferred to the players – a decisive factor in close games
Kompany will be suspended for the first leg of the Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain, a situation that annoys him but does not rattle him. „I trust the team,“ he made clear, emphasizing that it is not about him, but about the team
The message is clear: at FC Bayern, only the here and now counts at the moment. And it is precisely this uncompromising focus that could ultimately be the key to turning a strong season into a historic one.