„Insane joy of playing“: Matthäus raves about Kompany-Bayern | OneFootball

FC Bayern finally made history on Wednesday evening. With a 3:1 away win at 1. FC Köln, the German record champions completed a first half of the season the likes of which the Bundesliga top flight has never seen before. 47 points after 17 games, plus 66 goals scored – no team has ever been more successful at the winter break. A demonstration of power that not only delivers figures, but also leaves an impression – even on Lothar Matthäus

Germany’s record-breaking international went into raptures after Munich’s 15th win of the season. In his role as RTL pundit, the 64-year-old had clear words for Bayern’s performance. „This is, of course, unparalleled class. They have the points record and the goal record. They simply have an incredible joy of playing and understand each other,“ Matthäus explained after the historic success

For the 1990 world champion, it is not just the statistics that make Bayern so special. Rather, he recognizes a new naturalness in Munich’s play, a mixture of dominance, ease and clear structure. Under Vincent Kompany, FC Bayern have found a balance that is not lost even in phases of resistance

Variability as the key to success

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As an example of the tactical flexibility, Matthäus highlighted a scene from the Cologne game in particular. Tom Bischof was initially substituted as an attacking ten, but later moved to the full-back position. For Matthäus, this is a symbol of the new Bayern face under Kompany. „The positions are clearly occupied. The players know what they have to do and it is a matter of course for them that there are no discussions,“ emphasized the former Bayern captain

This clarity within the team has made a lasting impression on the TV pundit. Every player knows their role, accepts it and fulfils it in the interests of the team. „Everyone knows what they have to do and everyone is simply having fun in this Bayern game,“ Matthäus continued. A statement that is deeply insightful – because it is precisely this unity that the record champions have not always been able to deny in recent years

Work, results and enjoyment of the game

Matthäus was also impressed by the way Bayern achieved their victories. Despite their clear dominance, the game in Cologne was open for a long time. „When you get the results, it’s fun to work. It was an entertaining game because it was exciting until 3:1,“ the RTL pundit summed up. For him, this is a sign of maturity: Bayern can show patience, survive periods of pressure and strike at the right moment

The figures speak for themselves anyway. FC Bayern go into the second half of the season as clear leaders with an eleven-point lead over their closest rivals Borussia Dortmund. A starting position reminiscent of the great Munich years – and one that raises expectations even further.