Vincent Kompany reacts to Bayern Munich’s close win

TL;DR

Vincent Kompany praised Wolfsburg's performance after Bayern Munich's narrow 1-0 victory. He noted that Wolfsburg was a tough opponent, especially in the first half, but Bayern managed to secure the win despite challenges.

Key points

Vincent Kompany is the head coach of Bayern Munich.
Bayern Munich won 1-0 against Wolfsburg.
Wolfsburg posed a tough challenge for Bayern.
Bayern lost momentum in the first half.
Wolfsburg needed points for Bundesliga survival.

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WOLFSBURG, GERMANY - MAY 09: Vincent Kompany, head coach of FC Bayern Muenchen, at the press conference following the team's victory in the Bundesliga match between VfL Wolfsburg and FC Bayern München at Volkswagen Arena on May 09, 2026 in Wolfsburg, Germany. (Photo by S. Mellar/FC Bayern via Getty Images) | FC Bayern via Getty Images After Bayern Munich’s 1-0 win away to Wolfsburg, Vincent Kompany broke down the reasons we saw Wolfsburg stay in the match the whole time. Speaking to the press after the match, Kompany admitted the Wolves were a tough matchup. “We played against a team that was ready to do absolutely everything to win the game. The first 10 minutes were decent, then we lost our momentum. So the opponent felt they can get something today and were dangerous. We lost the ball a lot and lost important duels. We did much better in the second half — respect for how the team has reacted,” Kompany said (as recorded by @iMiaSanMia). Most teams play at their top levels against Bayern, especially at home, but Wolfsburg had everything to play for — even a point could mean survival in the Bundesliga for another season. Urbig saved Bayern a few times with both saves and good decisions inside the box. If not for his performance and world-class goal from Olise, Wolfsburg could have taken one or three points from this match. Unfortunately for Wolfsburg, Kompany’s men were able to hold off Wolfsburg and bounce back from a Champions League disappointment and earned the close win. *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 Wolfsburg's performance against Bayern Munich?

Vincent Kompany acknowledged that Wolfsburg was a tough matchup, stating they were ready to do everything to win and that Bayern lost momentum in the first half.

How did Bayern Munich manage to win against Wolfsburg?

Bayern Munich secured a 1-0 victory thanks to a strong second-half performance and key saves from their goalkeeper, despite facing a determined Wolfsburg team.

What are the implications of Wolfsburg's performance in the Bundesliga?

Wolfsburg's performance was crucial as even a point could mean survival in the Bundesliga for another season, highlighting the stakes of the match.