‘Wolfsburg fights for everything’ — Vincent Kompany on Bayern Munich’s opposition

TL;DR

Bayern Munich narrowly defeated VfL Wolfsburg 1-0 in a thrilling Bundesliga match, despite Wolfsburg's strong performance. Vincent Kompany praised the Wolves for their fighting spirit as they battle relegation.

Key points

Bayern Munich won 1-0 against VfL Wolfsburg
Wolfsburg is battling relegation in the Bundesliga
Vincent Kompany praised Wolfsburg's fighting spirit

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WOLFSBURG, GERMANY - MAY 09: Head coach Vincent Kompany of Munich greets Head Coach Dieter Hecking of Wolfsburg prior to the Bundesliga match between VfL Wolfsburg and FC Bayern München at Volkswagen Arena on May 09, 2026 in Wolfsburg, Germany. (Photo by Marvin Ibo Guengoer - GES Sportfoto/Getty Images) | Getty Images Bayern Munich were rattled by an inspired VfL Wolfsburg side on Saturday. Despite the Bundesliga title being wrapped up, neither side seemed to care for that. Although the score ended a 0-1 victory for Bayern, it was an end to end thriller that saw a total of 33 shots taken. The Bayern manager had his utmost respect for the battle put up by the Wolves.

Going toe to toe with the Bundesliga champions

It has to be admitted that Bayern Munich had a tough time against 16th place Wolfsburg. Unlike the recent league games, Kompany did not have to rest his primary team as Bayern were knocked out of the UCL semis by PSG. This lineup reflected a fairly strong Bayern team. The Wolves on the other hand are battling relegation. The home-side played their hearts out against the Champions. 22 tackles, 14 interceptions and 31 clearances summarize the Wolfsburg effort and gumption in defending the Bavarian attacks. The Wolves rigid defense was complimented by their potent attack. Unfortunately for them, none of their 14 shots or the 3.07 xG could be converted into a goal. Some poor luck for the Wolves and brilliant shot stopping from in Bayern’s goal kept the scoreline at 0-1. Vincent Kompany complimented his opponent Dieter Hecking and the Wolves team for their bold performance. “We didn’t have it easy at all; we have to respect that they’re going to kick us around. We shouldn’t be surprised if it gets dirty – Wolfsburg fights for everything, we have to respect that. In the second half, I know…Getting out and winning again is not easy. We have to appreciate that,” said the Bayern Munich manager(via ). *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 was the final score of the Bayern Munich vs VfL Wolfsburg match?

Bayern Munich won the match 1-0 against VfL Wolfsburg.

How did Wolfsburg perform against Bayern Munich despite their position?

Wolfsburg put up a strong fight with 22 tackles, 14 interceptions, and 31 clearances, showcasing their determination despite being in 16th place.

What did Vincent Kompany say about Wolfsburg's performance against Bayern?

Vincent Kompany praised Wolfsburg for their effort and fighting spirit, stating that they 'fight for everything' and that Bayern had to respect their performance.