Bayern now focus on 'bonus missions' after winning league title
Bayern Munich's Herbert Hainer arrives at the Annual General meeting of FC Bayern Munich in the Rudi-Sedlmayer Hall in Munich. Sven Hoppe/dpa Bayern Munich are shifting their focus to the "bonus missions" after claiming this season's Bundesliga title on Sunday with four games to spare. "The (Bundesliga) title is always the primary target.
Now we turn to the bonus missions of the Champions League and the German Cup," Bayern president Herbert Hainer said after the 4-2 win against VfB Stuttgart, which sealed the title. "I'm also excited as president that our women can also win their fourth title in a row on Wednesday before they then host Barcelona at the Allianz Arena in Saturday's Champions League semi-final. Our fans can be proud of how our club has performed season after season.
" The men's team face Bayer Leverkusen in the semi-finals of the German Cup and have a match-up against Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals of the Champions League. "The numbers are great, but it's not over yet. We keep going," coach Vincent Kompany said after winning his second Bundesliga trophy with Bayern.
"And I don't want to stop yet. We've got crucial weeks to come. We're excited but also know how tough it'll be.
Our belief is there, and that's very valuable in football," he added. CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen stressed: "I think the cockatoo is in for quite a journey. " The cockatoo became the team's unofficial mascot after a porcelain version was taken from a restaurant during a party for last season's Bundesliga title.