“No showboating”: Kompany demands Bayern fighting spirit against Union | OneFootball

After the 2-1 triumph over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, Vincent Kompany immediately turned his attention to everyday Bundesliga matters. Ahead of the away match at Union Berlin, the FC Bayern coach issued a stern warning not to underestimate the upcoming opponent.

“You have to mentally flip the switch right away,” Kompany explained at the matchday press conference. “After a highlight match like the one against PSG, it’s now all about mentality, duels, and fighting spirit.”

The Belgian made it clear that the game in Berlin would be a completely different affair: “This won’t be a match decided only by possession and pressing. It’s about second balls, set pieces, and every single meter.”

From Paris to the Alte Försterei – Bayern must “switch mentally”

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After one of the most spectacular Champions League nights in recent years, Kompany urges his team to stay focused: “Of course, it was a beautiful match against Paris, perhaps the most beautiful in world football at the moment. But now we have to show that we can also win games like the one against Union.”

This very challenge, he said, is crucial for long-term success: “Union is a compact, hard-running, strong-tackling team. They defend bravely and always believe in their chances. That’s exactly what makes them dangerous.”

The Bayern coach also reminded everyone that his team couldn’t win in Berlin last season: “The boys know that – and we want to change that this year.”

Kompany: “I have great respect for such opponents”

For Kompany, the appeal of these matches lies precisely in their unpredictability: “I have tremendous respect for what can happen when you play away at Union or Mainz. These victories are often the sweetest because they are hard-earned.”

Despite the winning streak in the Bundesliga and Champions League, the Bayern coach wants to avoid any trace of complacency: “We have to deliver our best performance – otherwise it won’t be enough.”

Kompany’s message is clear: The focus is not on Paris – but forward, on Union.

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