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Kompany aims for Champions League glory with Bayern Munich

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 3:04 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Kompany aims for Champions League glory with Bayern Munich

Summary

Vincent Kompany continues to lead Bayern Munich in their quest for this season's Champions League. Two years after joining the club, he was recently named Germany's coach of the year. Kompany has focused on transitioning Bayern into a strong attacking team while maintaining his public appeal. Bayern aims to recover from last year's semi-final exit to Paris Saint-Germain as they pursue major European success.

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By the Numbers

•Bayern Munich seeks Champions League success after last season's semi-final loss.
•Kompany named Germany's coach of the year after two seasons at Bayern.
•Kompany has built a strong team image while managing high expectations.
•Bayern's squad is among the best in Europe, aiming for major titles.
•The club extended Kompany's contract until 2029 following his impressive results.

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3:04 AMYahoo Sports — Kompany threads the needle as ambitious Bayern target 'big goals'

What they're saying

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Two years after his surprise arrival in Munich from Burnley, Vincent Kompany has managed to do the impossible -- being a "likeable" Bayern coach while winning everything on offer in Germany.- 'Knows how to manage superstars' - Speaking with AFP and other media on Saturday, Bayern sporting director Christoph Freund -- who made the then-surprising decision to bring Kompany to Munich -- also praised Kompany.
— Yahoo Sports

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