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Bayern Munich defeated Real Madrid 4-3 in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, winning 6-4 on aggregate. Coach Vincent Kompany emphasized his team's resilience, stating they didn't lose focus despite trailing multiple times.
15 April 2026, Bavaria, Munich: Soccer, Men: Champions League, Bayern Munich - Real Madrid, knockout round, quarter-finals, second leg, Allianz Arena, Coach Vincent Kompany (Bayern Munich) and coach Alvaro Arbeloa (Real Madrid) greet each other before the match. Photo: Sven Hoppe/dpa (Photo by Sven Hoppe/picture alliance via Getty Images)
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany had a simple answer when asked what separated his team from Real Madrid across two legs, as he said the explanation was clear: âWe didnât loseâ.
His side came from behind three times to win 4-3 on the night and eliminate Real Madrid 6-4 on aggregate. âEvery time they scored, we reacted and didnât give up,â he reflected.
Real Madrid had given Bayern every opportunity to buckle. Arda GĂŒler scored inside 45 seconds, capitalising on a Manuel Neuer error to lob into an open goal. When GĂŒler then bent a free kick into the top corner to make it 2-1 on the night, the tie was level on aggregate and Real Madrid were in front in Munich. Kylian MbappĂ© added a third before half-time.
Bayern answered every time.
âWe conceded in the 45th minute, but we reacted well and equalised,â Kompany said. âThatâs what Iâll take away from this, our ability to react.â
On facing Real Madrid specifically, Kompany was respectful but keen to highlight his own teamâs preparations. âThere was a lot of quality on the field from both sides. If you look at them, theyâre excellent in every position. They didnât surprise us. But the atmosphere we had here, itâs something special.â
He will now miss the first leg of the semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain through suspension, a situation he addressed with barely concealed frustration, similar to Real Madridâs feelings on the refereeing. âThe fourth official should listen to us too. Iâm not happy about my yellow card. The three-match ban is too severe.â He pointed to Real Madridâs own disciplinary record on the night with two red cards, including GĂŒlerâs after the final whistle, before adding: âBut anyway, itâs not important. I have a lot of confidence in my staff, in the whole club.â
Asked whether PSG would prove tougher opposition than Real Madrid, Kompany paused. âTheyâre two of the biggest teams right now. You canât really say. But weâre definitely going to need everything weâve got to beat them.â
Bayern Munich won the match 4-3, eliminating Real Madrid with a 6-4 aggregate score.
Bayern Munich came from behind three times, scoring immediately after each of Real Madrid's goals to maintain their lead in the aggregate score.
Arda GĂŒler scored the opening goal for Real Madrid just 45 seconds into the match.
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