Despite crown, it’s business as usual for Bayern Munich vs. Mainz 05

TL;DR

Bayern Munich's head coach Vincent Kompany emphasizes the importance of the Bundesliga match against Mainz 05 despite his upcoming suspension for the Champions League. He insists that the team's focus remains on securing three points in this crucial fixture.

Key points

Vincent Kompany is suspended for the Champions League match
Bayern Munich prioritizes the Bundesliga game against Mainz 05
Kompany emphasizes the need for focus and preparation

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LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - APRIL 22: Vincent Kompany, head coach of FC Bayern Muenchen, at the press conference following the team's victory in the DFB Cup semifinal match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and FC Bayern München at BayArena on April 22, 2026 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by S. Mellar/FC Bayern via Getty Images) | FC Bayern via Getty Images While Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany will be suspended for the first leg of the Champions League tie vs. Paris Saint-Germain, but do not expect the manager to cede his position to Aaron Danks and the rest of his staffers to help prep for that match. “Mainz isn’t a preparation. It’s a Bundesliga game. We want the three points. There might be changes regarding workload management, but the most important thing is that we’re ready to play our best. Mainz away is a tough fixture, we have to be ready to fight. Everyone will play their role in the coming weeks, but first and foremost, Mainz is the absolute priority. And we need to make sensible decisions,” said Kompany (via @iMiaSanMia). As for the potential of a heavily rotated lineup, Kompany tossed around some nifty word salad to say that he wants to keep his squad focused. “We’re all human. We had a similar situation a few weeks ago with the two Madrid games. It’s a very big game so you can’t not think about it. I’ll never make that claim. But I can be a role model as a coach. How do we prepare? What do I say? I can make good decisions to an extent, not ignore the big goal but also have no fear bringing fresh players in to push the fight. It’s no different from the whole season. That was the mentality all season. That won’t change now,” said Kompany. *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

Why is Vincent Kompany suspended for the Champions League match?

Vincent Kompany is suspended for the first leg of the Champions League tie due to disciplinary reasons.

What did Kompany say about the match against Mainz 05?

Kompany stated that the match against Mainz is a priority and that the team is focused on securing three points, despite potential changes in the lineup.

How does Kompany plan to manage the squad for upcoming matches?

Kompany plans to manage the squad by possibly rotating players while ensuring the team remains focused on the immediate challenge of the Bundesliga match.