Bayern Munich looking to pick up the pieces vs. Wolfsburg

TL;DR

Bayern Munich's head coach Vincent Kompany addresses the team's Champions League elimination, emphasizing future goals and motivation. He highlights Leon Goretzka's potential key role in upcoming matches as he approaches his final games with the club.

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Vincent Kompany addresses Champions League elimination
Focus on future achievements and motivation
Leon Goretzka's potential key role in upcoming matches

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MUNICH, GERMANY - MAY 6: Head coach Vincent Kompany of Bayern München reacts during 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 6, 2026 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by EyesWideOpen/Getty Images) | Getty Images Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany saw his press conference for the Wolfsburg match devolve into something that was part therapy session, part critique of his system. Kompany understands the disappointment over his team’s elimination from the Champions League, but also noted that the world is not ending. “It’s normal to be disappointed. It was a huge goal that takes a lot of strength and energy. But from the very next day, my only focus is on what we can achieve in the future. That’s what I want to lead by example,” Kompany said (as captured by @iMiaSanMia). “I’ll use the words of my colleague Frank Schmidt: There are other things in life, and you have to put everything into perspective. And very soon we’ll be back in the Champions League, and then we’ll do everything we can to reach the final and win it. In the meantime, we have many trophies we can win, and that’s also a big motivation.” Normally, Kompany is quizzed about the opponent, the opposing coach, and everything else going on with his squad. Those fell to the wayside a bit as the coach dealt with other questions, include one about Leon Goretzka’s role over the next few games, which will be his final matches with the club. “Leon has always been an important player at Bayern and always shown what it means to be a true pro and to fight. Not just when his name came up but also when nobody believed in him anymore, he’s always kept believing in himself. And it’s a great story for our squad that he’s been able to push through and can still be very important at the end. It might get emotional for him at the end but I think the priority for him is also to win another trophy. I think that’s his focus,” Kompany said. It is not a certainty, but Goretzka could play a key (starting?) role for the Bavarians in these last few games. *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 Bayern Munich's Champions League exit?

Vincent Kompany acknowledged the disappointment over the Champions League elimination but stressed the importance of focusing on future achievements.

How will Leon Goretzka contribute to Bayern Munich in his final matches?

Leon Goretzka is expected to play a significant role in the upcoming games, with Kompany noting his importance and professionalism as he aims to win another trophy.

What are Bayern Munich's goals after being eliminated from the Champions League?

Bayern Munich aims to win other trophies and return to the Champions League, with Kompany leading the team to achieve these goals.