Vincent Kompany refuses Bayern pity party after PSG heartbreak as focus shifts to domestic finish

Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany has moved quickly to shut down any sense of lingering disappointment in his squad following their Champions League semi-final elimination to Paris Saint-Germain, insisting the season remains far from over with major domestic objectives still within reach.

Bayern’s European campaign ended in painful fashion after a 1-1 draw in Munich confirmed a 6-5 aggregate defeat, a result that denied them a place in the final despite a campaign that had carried strong expectations.

While the setback stung, Kompany has made it clear the reaction within the camp must be forward-looking rather than reflective.

“It is normal ‌to be disappointed, it was such a big goal, and it cost a lot of energy,” Kompany told a press conference on Friday. “But from the ‌next day, it is only about the ⁠future.

“My role is to project ‌that and how we must react.”

The Belgian coach has faced scrutiny over Bayern’s defensive approach across both legs, particularly the high line that was exploited at key moments by PSG. Concerns have also grown around the team’s recent defensive record, with 12 goals conceded in their last four matches across all competitions.

However, Kompany has remained firm on his footballing principles, stressing that attacking output justifies the system as long as results continue to favour his side. Bayern’s relentless forward play has also delivered historic numbers in the Bundesliga, where they have scored 116 goals with two fixtures still remaining, surpassing a record that stood since 1971/72.

“We are very pragmatic people in Belgium. If the goal difference (in the Bundesliga) is an all-time record of 81, then you have done quite a lot so as not to lose matches,” Kompany said.

“We win the games, and the goal difference shows that we do it with a great difference against our opponents.”

Attention now turns to the final stretch of the domestic season. Bayern travel to VfL Wolfsburg on Saturday before closing their Bundesliga campaign against Cologne, before a German Cup final showdown with VfB Stuttgart in Berlin on May 23.

Kompany has stressed the importance of a strong response, urging his players to quickly shift focus and demonstrate that the Champions League exit has been fully absorbed.

“We want to show that this is already in the past and it is about ⁠what we can still ⁠achieve, not only in the ‌next weeks but beyond,” he added.