Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany has urged his team to adjust their mindset ahead of the Champions League knockout phase, with a potential playoff clash against Manchester City looming.
Despite securing a 3-1 victory over Slovan Bratislava on Wednesday, Bayern missed out on automatic qualification for the Round of 16, finishing 12th in the new league phase standings. They will now face either Manchester City or Celtic in a playoff tie, with the draw set for Friday.
Kompany Calls for Renewed Energy
Acknowledging the challenge ahead, Kompany emphasized the need for mental readiness: “Now we have to restore this energy to be hot for those games. City as well as Celtic enter these knockout matches with a good feeling, and we need to have that as well.”
Missed Chances Cost Bayern Automatic Spot
Bayern needed more goals against Slovan to break into the top eight, but wasteful finishing and a late goal conceded sealed their fate.
Kompany: “Despite theChampions League win today, the joy is not the same. Today, we did not have a lot in our control regarding the situation, but from tomorrow, we will again.”
Looking Ahead
Bayern now faces the crucial task of preparing for a high-stakes playoff to keep their Champions League hopes alive.
