SC Freiburg head coach praises Bayern Munich, Vincent Kompany

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Vincent Kompany has received praise from SC Freiburg's head coach Julian Schuster for his leadership at Bayern Munich, especially after their recent Champions League success. Freiburg also aims for a potential DFB-Pokal final against Bayern.

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Vincent Kompany praised by SC Freiburg coach Julian Schuster
Bayern Munich reached the Champions League semifinals
SC Freiburg advanced to the Europa League semifinals
Freiburg may face Bayern in the DFB-Pokal final

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FREIBURG IM BREISGAU, GERMANY - JANUARY 25: Head coach Vincent Kompany of FC Bayern München (L) and Head Coach Julian Schuster of SC Freiburg greet each other ahead of the Bundesliga match between Sport-Club Freiburg and FC Bayern München at Europa-Park Stadion on January 25, 2025 in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany. (Photo by Sebastian El-Saqqa - firo sportphoto/Getty Images) | Getty Images Vincent Kompany is doing a phenomenal job at Bayern Munich — and it is not only capturing attention around the league, but gratitude. After two famous wins over Real Madrid to reach the Champions League semifinals, the German record champions are carrying the Bundesliga banner in Europe…and they aren’t alone. SC Freiburg secured a 6-1 aggregate victory over Celta Vigo to reach the Europa League semis last Friday, and Freiburg coach Julian Schuster gave a nod of appreciation to his UCL counterpart. “Bayern are a big inspiration for all of us in the Bundesliga. The way they managed [to reach the UCL semifinals] was impressive,” Schuster said in comments captured by @iMiaSanMia. “We have a figurehead in Europe with FC Bayern and especially with Vincent Kompany. It’s impressive how you can be so successful and still keep this human side. We can look up to him and learn a lot. It helps us as Bundesliga to have such a great role model.” Interestingly, the UEL is not the only prize left in contention for Freiburg this season. Schuster also has a chance to face Bayern in the DFB-Pokal final, if he and his side can get past and Bayern dispatches Leverkusen. *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…*

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What did Julian Schuster say about Vincent Kompany's impact at Bayern Munich?

Julian Schuster described Kompany as a big inspiration for the Bundesliga, praising his impressive success and human side.

How did SC Freiburg perform to reach the Europa League semifinals?

SC Freiburg secured a 6-1 aggregate victory over Celta Vigo to advance to the Europa League semifinals.

What are SC Freiburg's chances of facing Bayern Munich in the DFB-Pokal final?

SC Freiburg could face Bayern Munich in the DFB-Pokal final if they defeat VfB Stuttgart and Bayern wins against Bayer Leverkusen.

SC Freiburg head coach praises Bayern Munich, Vincent Kompany

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