Bayern Munich’s Champions League exit has left Vincent Kompany with his team having to get their head back on the game as they look to finish the season on a high.
Bayern Munich missed the chance to go on to become the first German club to reach the final of the European Champions League. The 1-1 draw in Munich was a frustrating draw, as players and fans were almost in the end zone.
However, Kompany has turned to what is possible. Bayern have already clinched the Bundesliga championship and now aim for a domestic treble. The German Cup final is a good opportunity to finish the season on a high note with the trophy and get things going again.
Kompany admitted that the loss was devastating but stressed the importance of readying themselves for immediate recovery. His message is clear: “it is only going to hurt their cause if they think about missed opportunities in the rest of fixtures.”
It is interesting to note that Bayern’s season has been a mixed bag. They have been a historic force on the attack, but the vulnerability on defense has been a concern. Having conceded more goals in their last few games and their aggressive style has brought them criticism.
But Kompany has been faithful to his conviction. He thinks the attacking prowess is what has made Bayern the identity they are and one of the reasons for their prowess at home. That’s reflected in breaking long-standing league records in scoring.
Upcoming games for Bayern are the German Cup clash with VfB Stuttgart and two key games against VfL Wolfsburg and FC Cologne before they focus on the German Cup final.
Emotional is the challenge now. Bayern have still got a chance to bounce back and make a positive end to the season, if they can do so after the disappointment of their European exit.
