Bayern Munich suffered a stunning defeat at the hands of relegation-threatened Bochum, squandering a two-goal lead to lose at the Allianz Arena.
Head coach Vincent Kompany admitted his side’s shortcomings, highlighting a crucial red card as a turning point in the match.
No excuses for collapse
Despite taking an early lead, Bayern found themselves undone by a resilient Bochum side.
Speaking after the match, Kompany was clear in his assessment of the result.
We are not looking for excuses or apologies, we lost,” he said. “We have to analyse the game and take responsibility for it.
The important thing is to focus on the reaction.
The Belgian coach acknowledged that Bayern’s performance dipped significantly following João Palhinha’s sending off.
However, he insisted that the team should have done more to secure a positive result, even with a numerical disadvantage.
Palhinha’s red card a defining moment
Bayern had been in control before Palhinha’s dismissal, and the momentum shifted dramatically after they were reduced to ten men.
Kompany admitted that the game changed at that moment but maintained that his players needed to show greater resilience.
Even with ten players, we should have had the ambition to win or at least not lose,” he explained.
“We didn’t manage it. Bochum deserve to feel this victory—I know how much energy it takes.”
Focus turns to a strong response
With Bayern slipping up in the Bundesliga title race, Kompany is now focused on how his team reacts in the upcoming fixtures.
The defeat leaves the Bavarians under pressure to close the gap on league leaders Bayer Leverkusen, who continue to set the pace at the top of the table.
For us, now it’s about the next game,” Kompany stressed. The only thing that matters is how we respond.
A setback in a tight title race
Bayern Munich’s inconsistency this season has allowed Leverkusen to emerge as genuine title contenders, and losses like this one could prove costly in the long run.
Bochum, meanwhile, secured a crucial victory in their battle against relegation, showing the kind of fight that Kompany hopes his own players will replicate in their next match.
As Bayern regroup, all eyes will be on their ability to recover from this setback and keep their championship hopes alive.
