Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany preparing to see ‘best version’ of Real Madrid

Bayern Munich's Belgian coach Vincent Kompany gives a press conference on the eve of the UEFA Champions League quarter final first leg football match against Real Madrid CF, at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, on April 6, 2026. (Photo by Thomas COEX / AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany is ready to face Real Madrid and knows it will be a monumental challenge. “We have to prepare for the best version of Real Madrid, the one that played against Man City.

They’re still one of the best teams in Europe. It’s probably the toughest away fixture in the Champions League. We want to win here tomorrow,” said Kompany (as captured by @iMiaSanMia ).

“Everything will matter tomorrow. This is my first time here as a coach, but we have a lot of experience in games like this. The outcome will be decided in part by tactics, but above all by the little things – such as the individual quality of the players.

” A Spanish journalist attempted to catch Kompany slipping by asking if Real Madrid was better with Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior playing together or if they were separated. Kompany, though, would not bite. “This is not my topic at all.