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Vincent Kompany leads Bayern Munich to Gelsenkirchen for match against Schalke

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 8:30 PM

Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Vincent Kompany leads Bayern Munich to Gelsenkirchen for match against Schalke

Summary

Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany prepares his squad for an upcoming Bundesliga match against Schalke in Gelsenkirchen. The team enters the fixture following a 4-1 win over VfL Osnabrück in the DFB-Pokal earlier this week. Kompany acknowledged the opponent's return to the top flight and emphasized that past performances against Osnabrück and Stuttgart do not guarantee success in the next outing. While Bayern Munich is considered the favorite, the manager stated the team must match the intensity of the home side. Kompany is currently evaluating his roster selection as squad depth provides flexibility for rotation. Schalke hosts the match as part of its first home appearance in the Bundesliga following a three-year absence.

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Key Details

•Bayern Munich defeated VfL Osnabrück 4-1 in the DFB-Pokal this week.
•The upcoming Bundesliga match will take place at the Gelsenkirchen arena.
•Vincent Kompany intends to utilize squad depth to rotate players for the fixture.
•Schalke is playing its first Bundesliga home match in three years.

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What they're saying

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Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany seems ready to get right back at it after the teams 4-1 victory over VfL Osnabrück in the DFB-Pokal earlier this week. The Bavarians will travel to Gelsenkirchen for a match-up with Bundesliga returnee Schalke and Kompany is eager to see his team hit the pitch. “I’ve played there […]
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