‘Against Paris on Wednesday, we’d have had 2 or 3 guys there’ — Kompany condemns Jeanuël Belocian’s conduct, takes dig at UEFA

TL;DR

Vincent Kompany criticized Jeanuël Belocian for scuffing the penalty spot before Harry Kane's missed penalty in Bayern Munich's match against VfL Wolfsburg. He also took a subtle jab at UEFA, suggesting better preparation could have prevented the incident.

Key points

Kompany criticized Belocian for scuffing the penalty spot
Harry Kane missed his first Bundesliga penalty this season
Kompany took a dig at UEFA's officiating standards

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MUNICH, GERMANY - MAY 06: Harry Kane of FC Bayern Munich shakes hands with Vincent Kompany, Head Coach of FC Bayern Munich, after their side were knocked out of the UEFA Champions League following the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Semi Final Second Leg match between FC Bayern München and Paris Saint-Germain at Football Arena Munich on May 06, 2026 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images) | Getty Images Harry Kane missed his first Bundesliga penalty this season in Bayern Munich’s 1-0 victory over VfL Wolfsburg. Replays revealed the Englishman slipped just before striking the ball, ultimately sending the ball into the stands. While the slip appeared to be the culprit of the Bayern striker’s uncharacteristic penalty miss, footage caught by Sky later revealed Wolfsburg defender, Jeanuël Belocian, scuffing the penalty spot ahead of Kane’s strike. Vincent Kompany was not happy with Belocian’s actions, insisting that these incidents shouldn’t be happening, but empathized with the defender, citing Wolfsburg;s situation as the cause for the unsportsmanlike conduct. In Bayern Munich’s post match press conference, a reporter went on to question whether Kompany and Bayern should have been prepared for such a situation. “When Argentina get a penalty, you see several players shielding and the penalty spot so something like that doesn’t happen,” explained the reporter (as captured by ). “Is that not something you should be considering?” Kompany conceded a lack of attention to detail and, still sour from Wednesday’s controversial officiating, couldn’t help take a low-key dig at UEFA. “If we had gotten a penalty against Paris on Wednesday, we’d have had 2 or 3 guys there,” declared the Belgian manager. “It’s sometimes these little details that make a difference.” Kompany’s words cut deep. In the Bundesliga, you don’t have to focus on every minor rule breach. In the Champions League, you have to keep your eye on every detail. *If you are looking for more Bayern Munich and German national team coverage, check out the latest episodes of Bavarian Podcast Works, which you can get on , , , or any leading podcast distributor…*

Q&A

What did Vincent Kompany say about Jeanuël Belocian's actions?

Vincent Kompany condemned Jeanuël Belocian for scuffing the penalty spot, stating such incidents shouldn't occur in football.

How did Harry Kane's penalty miss affect Bayern Munich's game?

Harry Kane's missed penalty contributed to Bayern Munich's narrow 1-0 victory over VfL Wolfsburg, raising questions about the team's preparedness.

What was Kompany's criticism of UEFA regarding the match?

Kompany implied that UEFA's officiating and rules require more attention to detail, suggesting that better preparation could have avoided the penalty incident.