Absolute dominance in Germany

Bayern Munich closed the season with an overwhelming dominance on the local front. Vincent Kompany's team conquered the Bundesliga with authority, reaching their 35th title and the thirteenth in the last 14 years. Additionally, they lifted the DFB-Pokal for the first time since the 2019-20 campaign, completing a double that reaffirms their dominance in German football. As if that weren't enough, he set a new record for goals in a Bundesliga season with 122 goals, and was just two points away from matching his own historic record of 91 points.

The European wound

However, domestic perfection was not enough to erase continental frustration. Bayern was eliminated in the semifinals of the Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain, in a thrilling series that ended 6-5 on aggregate. That blow made it clear that, despite their supremacy in Germany, the club needs to take another step to reclaim the European crown. For Kompany, who became the second-youngest coach to win the league twice, the challenge now is to excel in the top club tournament.

Kompany and the obsession with the Champions

With the preseason approaching and a friendly against Aston Villa on the horizon, Kompany was clear about the club's objectives: "It's hard to improve. It's not just about the trophies we win, but also about the number of goals and matches we've won. It's possible, but complicated. Today I would say that our goal is to win the Champions League; there is no doubt about it." Bayern wants to reign in Europe again. With a squad of stars and young promises, as well as a coach who instills ambition in his players, the Bavarian club faces the 2026-27 season with its sights set on the title it desires most.

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