Bayern Munich’s Vincent Kompany reveals he had a talk with Paris Saint-Germain’s Luis Enrique about coaching

TL;DR

Vincent Kompany, head coach of Bayern Munich, discussed his discomfort watching games from the stands after receiving a yellow card that led to his suspension. He also shared insights from a conversation with PSG's Luis Enrique about coaching styles.

Key points

Vincent Kompany received a yellow card during a UEFA Champions League match.
Kompany will be suspended for the semifinal due to the yellow card.
He had a conversation with PSG's Luis Enrique about coaching styles.

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PARIS, FRANCE - APRIL 27: Vincent Kompany, Head Coach of FC Bayern Munich, speaks to the media during a FC Bayern Munich Press Conference at Parc des Princes on April 27, 2026 in Paris, France. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) | Getty Images In the quarterfinal of the UEFA Champions League, Bayern Munich picked up an unexpected yellow. While several players were on a yellow with the risk of suspension looming, most had forgotten that manager Vincent Kompany was also at the risk of getting suspended. So when the Belgian got a yellow card for voicing his concerns, it came as a shock that he’d now been suspended for the semifinal. Many already knew that Kompany would be extremely uncomfortable in the stands — he is an extremely vocal coach who prefer being on the sidelines. What he revealed after the game against Paris Saint-Germain came as no surprise. “It wasn’t the position I’d have liked to watch the game from,” Kompany revealed, per @iMiaSanMia. Then he shares a conversation he had with PSG manager Luis Enrique. “I told Luis Enrique I don’t understand how he likes to watch games from here,” he said, laughing. Then, on the game itself, Kompany called it a game for people who love football. “I liked the mentality of the team today. It was a game for people who love football,” he declared. *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 Acast, Spotify, , or any leading podcast distributor…*

Q&A

What did Vincent Kompany say about watching games from the stands?

Vincent Kompany expressed his discomfort with watching games from the stands, stating it wasn't the position he preferred.

Why was Vincent Kompany suspended during the UEFA Champions League?

Vincent Kompany was suspended for the semifinal after receiving a yellow card for voicing his concerns during a quarterfinal match.

What did Kompany and Luis Enrique discuss regarding coaching?

Kompany shared a light-hearted conversation with Luis Enrique about their differing preferences for watching games, highlighting his discomfort with being away from the sidelines.