„This is something special“: Kompany is fired up for the CL clash against Real | OneFootball

FC Bayern have made a clear statement in the last 16 of the Champions League and are now looking ahead to the biggest clash of the season. After their commanding win over Atalanta Bergamo, anticipation is growing for the quarter-final clash against Real Madrid

With a convincing 4:1 win in the second leg, the German record champions left no doubt about their place in the last eight. Munich controlled the game for long stretches and once again confirmed their strong form in the top flight

Coach Vincent Kompany was suitably satisfied with his team’s performance after the final whistle: „I’m proud of the lads: the performance, the goals, the energy on the pitch. That’s not something to be taken for granted with such a lead from the first leg. All in all, it was a positive day for the club.“

Kompany raves about the Real duel

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Now the biggest possible touchstone in European club soccer awaits with Real Madrid. For Kompany, the encounter is far more than just another knockout game. „Everything is great at both clubs. It doesn’t matter who is the better team at the moment. The history of both clubs, the talent on the pitch – that’s something special.“

The Belgian thus makes it clear that this clash is not just about form curves or statistics, but about two of the greatest clubs in soccer history. The anticipation for the clash is correspondingly high

No role as favorites – but clear ambitions

However, Kompany did not want to proclaim a clear favourite role. At the press conference, the Bayern coach deliberately held back: „I don’t know. I don’t want to decide that at a press conference right now. That’s your job. Both teams have so much quality.“

At the same time, he left no doubt about his own expectations: „I hope we will have a positive game for the fans. Real Madrid are the best team in the history of the Champions League, so it will be a nice task for us. We want to win.“

Kompany also brushed aside the question of a possible clash with his former club Manchester City. Emotional ties do not play a role for him at this moment. „I always try to keep things separate. I always wish Man City well, that’s normal. I always want them to win, it has nothing to do with me.“

The focus is solely on the challenge ahead: „Now it’s Real Madrid. It’s a fantastic game for the club, the players and the fans.“