Vincent Kompany bashes Bayern Munich’s first half performance against Mainz

TL;DR

Bayern Munich's coach Vincent Kompany criticized his team's first half performance against Mainz, stating that 'everything went wrong.' Despite being down 3-0, Bayern made a remarkable comeback to win 4-3.

Key points

Vincent Kompany criticized Bayern's first half performance
Bayern Munich was down 3-0 before making a comeback
Kompany emphasized issues with quality and mentality

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Bayern Munich's Belgian head coach Vincent Kompany is seen prior the German first division Bundesliga football match between 1 FSV Mainz 05 and FC Bayern Munich in Mainz, western Germany on April 25, 2026. (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP via Getty Images) / DFL REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AS IMAGE SEQUENCES AND/OR QUASI-VIDEO | AFP via Getty Images Bayern Munich may have made a phenomenal comeback, beating Mainz 4-3 after being behind 3-0 in the second half. When asked on what went wrong in the first half, Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany handed a scathing report of his side, going as far as to say that everything went wrong. “What went wrong in the first half? Everything,” the Belgian said, per @iMiaSanMia. Even though the first 20 minutes before Mainz’s goal weren’t so bad.“ Further explaining the exact details, he spoke on how the first half was slowly slipping out of their control. “We had a lot of possession but couldn’t get into their box. Then we conceded 3 and it felt like they could’ve scored 4 or 5,” said Kompany. “There was no big analysis at half time. It was just about quality and mentality. The team accepted the fight and threw away any fear of injuries that was maybe holding them back.” Then finally speaking on the team’s celebration after the added time, he had a few things to say. “They celebrated as if it were a relegation playoff. I love that,” he said. But this game raises a question — is it the mentality, or is the Bayern ‘second team’ simply not good enough? *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 first half against Mainz?

Vincent Kompany stated that 'everything went wrong' in the first half, highlighting issues with quality and mentality.

How did Bayern Munich manage to win after being down 3-0?

Bayern Munich came back to win 4-3 after a strong second half performance, overcoming their initial struggles.

What concerns did Kompany raise about Bayern Munich's team performance?

Kompany expressed concerns about the team's mentality and questioned whether the 'second team' was good enough.