FC Bayern secured their 35th German championship with a 4-2 win over VfB Stuttgart – but nobody in Munich is thinking only about the trophy anymore. The focus is clearly on the future, the dream of the treble is alive
Just minutes after the final whistle, the fans in the Allianz Arena made it clear where the journey is heading. „European Cup, European Cup“ echoed through the south curve, accompanied by chants such as „Berlin, Berlin, we’re going to Berlin“. The message is clear: the DFB Cup and Champions League finals are firmly on the cards
Kane sends a clear cup message
This hunger can also be clearly felt on the pitch, especially by Harry Kane, who left no doubt after the game about the importance of the cup for the Munich team. „Of course it’s motivation! We talked a lot at the start of the season about the cup being a priority for us,“ explained the Englishman
Bayern last won the DFB Cup in 2020 – since then there have been several bitter setbacks, some of them against much smaller opponents
Now the semi-final at Bayer Leverkusen awaits – a key match in the battle for the treble. Kane knows how difficult the competition is: „It’s hard to win the cup because it’s a knockout competition. You have to be there in every game.“
Bayern have managed to do just that so far this season, showing stability, focus and, above all, the ability to score goals
Fans drive the team on
The support from the stands gives the team an additional boost. The chants after the Stuttgart game show how much the fans believe in the big goal. „We know how important it is to the fans. We have to get there!“, Kane made clear, formulating a clear objective
With 161 goals in 47 competitive matches, Munich have developed an attacking force that is currently second to none. In this form, anything seems possible for Vincent Kompany’s team
But there is still a long way to go, with Leverkusen in the cup and Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, two absolute top opponents awaiting them
But one thing is also clear: if Bayern maintain their current level, this season could make history in Munich.