Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich ready for pressure of DFB-Pokal finale

BERLIN, GERMANY - MAY 22: Joshua Kimmich of FC Bayern Muenchen at the press conference prior to the DFB Cup Final 2026 match against VfB Stuttgart at Olympiastadion on May 22, 2026 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by S. Mellar/FC Bayern via Getty Images) | FC Bayern via Getty Images Cue the Billy Joel.

Bayern Munich central midfielder Joshua Kimmich understands the magnitude of the DFB-Pokal finale as his squad prepares to face VfB Stuttgart. Kimmich was asked about the pressure of such a game and the Germany international said that such a thing is not exactly what many would think. “Viewed from the outside, it’s only successes and titles that count.

But when you’re actually in the thick of it and look back over the last few years, we’ve consistently played football at a high level. We’ll do everything we can to win tomorrow’s match. That said, I don’t judge a season on the basis of a single game.

I get the feeling that the team enjoys coming to training every day and everyone is keen to play football together,” Kimmich said (as captured by @iMiaSanMia ). “That’s very valuable for our development. Whether we win or lose is something we can influence to a certain extent, but I’m far from measuring success solely by titles.