Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany expecting big battle vs. VfB Stuttgart

TL;DR

Bayern Munich's coach Vincent Kompany anticipates a tough match against VfB Stuttgart, emphasizing their physical strength and technical skills. He stated that the title's significance will only be clear at the end of the season, focusing instead on the upcoming challenge.

Key points

Vincent Kompany expects a tough match against VfB Stuttgart.
Stuttgart has the second-best attack in the Bundesliga.
Bayern Munich will not celebrate prematurely if they clinch the title.

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MUNICH, GERMANY - APRIL 15: Vincent Kompany, Head Coach of FC Bayern Munich, applauds the fans after the team's victory in the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Second Leg match between FC Bayern München and Real Madrid CF at Football Arena Munich on April 15, 2026 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Stuart Franklin - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images) | UEFA via Getty Images Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany knows the importance of winning the Bundesliga, but if everything breaks right and the team is able to clinch on Sunday, the head coach will not to be too fixated too much on it just yet. “The title only matters at the end of the season. We’re playing against one of our toughest opponents. Looking at the recent matches, they’ve always been very close. I expect a physical game. Stuttgart are not only technically gifted but also physically very strong. They can also be dangerous with long balls. They have the second-best attack. It’s also a good game for the fans; there will be a great atmosphere,” said Kompany (as captured by @iMiaSanMia). Kompany was asked about the potential rotation vs. VfB Stuttgart and — as expected — the head coach gave no hints on who might play. “It’s not really about rotation. We’ve been doing it all season. We’re utilizing the squad because we need to. It’s made us better and always helped us. We’ve got competition. People want to prove themselves for games. Competition is our strength,” Kompany stated. “, and are out. The rest are available.” When asked if there would be celebrations if the squad clinched the Meisterschale, Kompany said that would not be the case. “The players have already said that they’ll turn their attention straight to Leverkusen after the game, regardless of what happens. We can all live with having to wait a bit longer to celebrate. We’ll soon determine how often we celebrate and how big. We want to win against Stuttgart and then keep going. We’re happy to be in this situation,” Kompany said. *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 the match against VfB Stuttgart?

Vincent Kompany expects a physical game against VfB Stuttgart, highlighting their technical abilities and strong attack.

Which Bayern Munich players are unavailable for the match against Stuttgart?

Lennart Karl, Tom Bischof, and Sven Ulreich are out for the match against VfB Stuttgart.

What is Bayern Munich's focus after the match against Stuttgart?

Regardless of the match outcome, Bayern Munich plans to immediately focus on their next game against Leverkusen.