Vincent Kompany
April 2026
Vincent Kompany rejected the idea that Real Madrid have a unique monopoly on Champions League comebacks, arguing that clubs like Bayern, Liverpool and Barcelona also have their own turnaround history. The comments add edge to the build-up for the Allianz Arena decider. Kompany struck a confident tone after Bayern’s 2-1 first-leg win in Madrid, saying his team had earned the right to believe.
Harry Kane
April 2026
Harry Kane was left out of Bayern Munich’s starting plans against St. Pauli after feeling minor after-effects from the 2-1 Champions League win over Real Madrid. Bayern treated it as precautionary management rather than a major injury issue. Kane was among the players rested as Bayern rotated ahead of Wednesday’s return leg. Vincent Kompany later said Kane had some reactions after the Madrid game, but nothing serious enough to threaten his availability for the next big fixture.
Lennart Karl
April 2026
Bayern Munich have suffered a fresh injury setback after 18-year-old forward Lennart Karl was diagnosed with a right hamstring injury. He will miss the second leg against Real Madrid and other major fixtures in the coming weeks, leaving Kompany with one less attacking option during a congested stretch. Karl has been ruled out of the Champions League second leg because of the hamstring problem. The exact return date is not fixed publicly, but the injury is serious enough to take him out of Bayern’s immediate European plans.
Hans-Joachim Watzke
March 2026
Hans-Joachim Watzke has praised Bayern Munich’s current level, calling Vincent Kompany’s side the best team in Europe. The Borussia Dortmund chief pointed especially to Bayern’s recent Champions League displays against Atalanta as evidence that they are operating above every other side right now. Watzke said he was unusually pleased by Bayern’s European success because of how clear and dominant their performances were. His comments came with Bayern still chasing multiple trophies, including the Bundesliga, Champions League and DFB-Pokal.
Bayern Munich
March 2026
Bayern Munich do not appear to have suffered major new injury blows after Aleksandar Pavlovic and Tom Bischof both came off during the 4-1 win over Atalanta. Early signals from inside the club suggested both changes were precautionary rather than serious setbacks. Sporting director Max Eberl said he had not seen any dramatic medical concern after the match, while Pavlovic later said his issue was only minor hip flexor pain. Bayern may still manage their minutes carefully against Union Berlin before the quarter-final tie with Real Madrid.
Leonard Prescott
March 2026
Bayern Munich could hand 16-year-old Leonard Prescott a record-setting Champions League debut because of a severe goalkeeping shortage. With multiple senior keepers unavailable, the Under-19 starter has become a genuine option for Vincent Kompany against Atalanta. Manuel Neuer remains out, Jonas Urbig is recovering from concussion, and Sven Ulreich is also injured, leaving Bayern stretched in a key position. Prescott would need special clearance to play at night because of his age under German child protection rules.
Kim Min-jae
March 2026
Chelsea have reportedly made contact over a possible move for Kim Min-jae as they plan defensive changes this summer. The club are looking for a more experienced centre-back presence, with the Bayern Munich defender seen as a strong fit for that role. Reports say Chelsea have already explored the idea of bringing Kim to Stamford Bridge while Bayern continue to rotate their defenders. After an uneven spell in Germany and reduced league starts behind Dayot Upamecano and Jonathan Tah, the 29-year-old has emerged as a possible market opportunity.
Harry Kane
March 2026
Harry Kane was named on the bench for a second straight match as Bayern Munich continued to manage his recovery from a calf injury. Vincent Kompany again kept faith with his in-form alternative, signalling a cautious approach over Bayern’s key striker. Kane had already missed out on a start in midweek and was again held back as Bayern dealt with multiple absences across the squad. Injuries to Manuel Neuer, Jonas Urbig, Alphonso Davies and Hiroki Ito also forced Kompany into wider changes for the trip.
Bayern Munich
March 2026
Bayern won 6-1, but Davies suffered a non-contact injury after coming on at half-time and had to be subbed off in the 71st minute, visibly distraught. He had assisted Olise shortly before going off. Bayern dominated the tie; the club now awaits scans to confirm the severity of Davies’ setback.
