With its away victory at Atlético Madrid, FC Bayern sent an important message—and not just in athletic terms. The team’s unity also appears to remain unbroken despite numerous setbacks. Following the Champions League victory, Tom Bischof offered an emotional glimpse into the inner workings of the record-holding champions. The reactions of the injured Serge Gnabry and Ismael Saibari, in particular, moved the 21-year-old.
The Munich team had to do without several key players in Madrid. In addition to Gnabry and Saibari, Jamal Musiala and Luis Díaz were also unavailable due to injury. Nevertheless, the team led by interim coach Aaron Danks managed to dominate Atlético in their own stadium for long stretches of the game.
After the final whistle, it became clear that the injured players had been cheering on their teammates from afar. As Bischof revealed in an interview with Sky, Gnabry and Saibari reached out to him immediately after the final whistle.
Bischof Reveals Messages from Gnabry and Saibari
“Of course, it’s not easy, but I also received messages from Serge and Isi after today’s game. That’s just something to be happy about,” the midfielder explained.
The two attacking players had watched the important Champions League victory from home and apparently wanted to share their joy directly with their teammates.
For Bischof, such gestures are important proof of the exceptional team spirit within the squad. “The guys are watching from home, and I’ve already said that we’re not just playing for ourselves, but also for them,” emphasized the Bayern player.
Especially in the current situation, it’s important that all players feel like part of the team—regardless of whether they’re on the field or sidelined due to injury.
“That shows what a family we are.”
Bischof became particularly emotional when he spoke about the Munich team’s spirit. “It’s exactly in moments like these that you see what a family we are,” explained the 21-year-old.
The midfielder is convinced that this unity is currently clearly evident on the field as well. “I think everyone can see that right now, and we’re standing together,” Bischof added.
These comments reflect Bayern’s performance in Madrid. Despite the difficult personnel situation, the record champions presented themselves as a united team.
However, the team has had to cope with more than just on-field setbacks in recent weeks. In addition to the numerous injuries, head coach Vincent Kompany remains sidelined for health reasons. His assistant, Aaron Danks, is currently taking charge on the sidelines.
This makes the team’s response all the more remarkable. Instead of letting the difficult circumstances slow them down, the Munich squad put on one of their most convincing performances of recent weeks in Madrid.