He led Bayern to regain the Bundesliga in the first quarter. It turns out that Kompany really has something to do?

When Bayern Munich decided to appoint Vincent Kompani as head coach, many people expressed doubts. After all, the former Belgian international not only has little coaching experience, but has just experienced a relegation season at Burnley. People can't help but question: Is he capable of taking charge of one of Europe's most prestigious clubs?

And last night, Kompany gave the answer with practical actions - he led Bayern to successfully win the 2025 Bundesliga championship and held a salad plate that symbolized the highest honor of the league.

This is Kompany's first season in coaching Bayern. His performance is impressive and has quickly reversed the doubts about him from the outside world.

Obviously, Bayern executives saw the potential in Kompany and believed that he could promote the team's youthful reforms and helped Bayern re-establish dominance after Leverkusen ended his double championship. “We chose him because I believe he is a coach with great potential,” athletic director Max Eber said when announcing the appointment.

Facts have proved that this decision is a masterpiece. Kompany not only brought Bayern back to the top of the Bundesliga, but also opened a new chapter of the club's hope.

At the beginning of the new season, Kompany started his journey with a 4-0 victory, beating the first round opponent of the German Cup, Ulm. Subsequently, Bayern won four consecutive victories in the first four rounds of the Bundesliga, hitting 16 goals, showing strong offensive firepower. Among them, he swept Dynamo Zagreb 9-2 in his Champions League debut, shocking the football world. These results quickly won him trust and laid a solid foundation for the whole season.

Bayern has always emphasized offensive football and fighting spirit, and Kompany is the perfect practitioner of this concept. He boldly activates the innovative 2-4-4 formation and unleashes great creativity in the ball-handling stage. Winners such as Michael Ollis and Leroy Sane are arranged to play freely on the wing, while midfielders and fullbacks actively step forward to help control the rhythm of the game.

Sports director Max Ebertell chose Kompani against the opposition, which now seems to be a wise move.

In the 2024/25 Bundesliga season, no team can surpass Bayern in terms of ball possession (average 64%), shots or goals. Of course, the secret to success is not just offense.

Konpani significantly improved the team's defensive quality by deploying a stable four-man defense line. "Konpani brings a clear direction and tactical system." Bayern legend Philip Ram commented, "Kim Min-jae and Yu Pamecano often play together, which greatly increases their confidence."

In addition, the on-the-spot adjustment ability shown by Koonpani in the game has also become a highlight. For example, in November's match against Dortmund, his tactical arrangement completely changed the players' game style and mental outlook when they were 0-1 behind in the first half. "The coach focused on the details and he made us reverse the second half," said captain Neuer.

By a clear tactical style, efficient management structure and a team that highly trusts coaches, Bayern has reestablished its position as the most dominant team in the Bundesliga.

Language talent is also a major advantage of Kompani. He is proficient in English, French, Dutch and German and is able to effectively communicate and convey his ideas to players from different cultural backgrounds. On the training ground, he guided in English; at the press conference, he spoke in German and encouraged foreign aid to learn German and integrate into local culture.

This communication ability allowed him to quickly win the trust of the players. Manchester City's former player Sane once commented: "Konpani is an absolute 'leader' with a perfect leadership temperament."

During the coaching process, Koonpani will adjust the communication methods according to the characteristics of each player to understand the information they need. This personalized management method builds trust and respect between each other and enhances team cohesion.

He also advocates a responsibility-driven culture that constantly inspires players to break through themselves and pursue excellence. "The coach told me that it is normal to make mistakes, and the important thing is to correct them in time." Yupamecano said of Kompani's influence on himself. "I feel his trust, which gives me more motivation to improve." In February 2025, Musiara also mentioned the influence of the coach in an interview: "After he came, we talked a lot, and he challenged me to improve myself in decision-making in the penalty area, close shooting, etc. He brought me to a new level."

As long as there is another season like this, people may completely forget his experience of leading Burnley to relegation.

This positive feedback spreads throughout the locker room. Whether it is Harry Kane, Kimmich or Gnabry, they all praised Kompani's unique ability to stimulate potential.

Of course, this season is not without regrets. Bayern was eliminated by Leverkusen in the German Cup quarter-finals and lost to Inter Milan in the Champions League quarter-finals. But there are also objective factors behind these losses: for example, Neuer was sent off with a red card at the beginning of the match against Leverkusen, and in the European game, the absence of key players such as Neuer, Yupamecano and Musiara also complicated the situation.

Although he failed to go further in the Cup, Bayern achieved his main goal: to regain the Bundesliga championship. They have been at the top of the list for most of the time, especially when Leverkusen frequently draws to seize the opportunity to lock in the victory. The two teams won one game in two matches this season, and in the end, Bayern laughed to the end with stronger stability.

The match against Leverkusen in the Champions League quarter-finals precisely reflects Bayern's maturity and professionalism under Kompani's rule. While Leverkusen has an advantage in ball possession and opportunity creation, Bayern successfully limits opponents’ threats with his outstanding defensive organization and demonstrates a true champion style.