„Every detail counts!“: Kompany sends clear message ahead of Real second leg | OneFootball

Vincent Kompany has sharpened his focus once again ahead of the Champions League thriller against Real Madrid – and prepared his team for a game in which nuances will decide success or failure. Despite the 2-1 win in the first leg, the Bayern coach sees no reason to relax

„It depends on so many things,“ the Belgian explained at the press conference, making it clear just how complex the task against the Whites is. In addition to individual quality and collective intensity, it’s all about the willingness to push yourself to your limits: „It’s also about going through pain.“

Little things can decide everything

Particularly striking: Kompany emphasizes the importance of the smallest details – and issues a clear warning: „Sometimes a referee can decide a game – I wouldn’t wish that on anyone, but it just shows that every detail counts.“

A statement that underlines just how close the duel against Real is expected to be. The Bayern coach knows that against a team with this individual class, one moment of carelessness can be enough to tip the game

At the same time, Kompany is confident in his team: „We feel that we’re perfectly prepared both physically and mentally.“ The week of training has gone perfectly, the processes are right – now it’s all about bringing this performance onto the pitch

Mental freshness could be a decisive factor. After the intense first leg in Madrid and the clear 5:0 win against St. Pauli, his team proved that they can quickly regain their focus. „We’ve managed to turn the knob,“ said Kompany

The environment is also helping: „Our environment is very calm, at least here at Säbener Straße.“ Instead of a hectic pace, FCB is focusing on clear processes, trust and anticipation for the game

The objective is clearly formulated: „We want to win and show that we can deliver what the fans expect from us.“

Respect for Real – but also self-confidence

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Despite the good starting position, respect for Real Madrid remains high. The final phase of the first leg in particular serves as a reminder for Kompany. „If you’re not completely clean in some phases, they are able to get in front of goal incredibly quickly with their talent.“

At the same time, the 40-year-old also sees potential for improvement in his own game, and that is precisely what encourages him: „It’s good to win 2-1 at the Bernabéu and still have the feeling that you can do more.“

Kompany provides a remarkable perspective with regard to the preparation: „In the evening before I go to bed, I think to myself: Fortunately, the opponents‘ coach also has to solve a lot.“

A sentence that shows just how confident Bayern are going into this game. It’s not just Real who pose problems – the record champions are also forcing their opponents to make adjustments.