When Kompany first walked into Munich, the expectations around him were honestly pretty low. Most people saw him as a risky experiment, a young manager fresh off a relegation with Burnley, suddenly being handed one of the most demanding jobs in world football. Pundits questioned whether he had the tactical depth, the authority, or even the résumé to control a dressing room full of elite winners. Bayern fans expected a transition season at best, not a revolution. Yet Kompany flipped that script completely, turning doubts into one of the most surprising and dominant transformations in recent European football.
Bayern have been nothing short of dominant in the 2025-26 campaign. In the Bundesliga, they sit firmly at 1st place after 10 games, boasting a record of 9 wins and 1 draw, with 35 goals scored and only 6 conceded, giving them a goal difference of +29. On the continental stage in the UEFA Champions League, Bayern have averaged over 3 goals per match and conceded less than 1 per game. This blend of ferocious attacking output and disciplined defence is exactly the kind of performance befitting a club aiming to break modern football norms.
Tactical tussle :
Kompany’s system is built on controlled aggression: a high press that triggers only when Bayern can trap teams on the wings, and a staggered midfield that creates 3v2 overloads almost on command. Off the ball, Bayern squeeze space so intelligently that opponents are forced into long balls, which their centre-backs swallow up with ease. On the ball, Kompany mixes Guardiola-style positional play with direct vertical punches, full-backs rotate inside, wingers stay wide to stretch lines, and Kane drops into pockets to link everything. With the quality of players playing Kompany’s tactics, it is becoming nearly impossible to stop this Bayern side.
X – factors :
Harry Kane – Kane is the guy who makes everything around him look easier. He drops deep, pulls defenders out of position, links play like a No.10, and then still finishes like the deadliest No.9 in Europe. Bayern look twice as dangerous every time he gets on the ball.
Michel Olise – Olise brings that spark you can’t really coach. The swagger, the drift inside, the sudden burst past two players, the pass nobody else sees. He’s the one who breaks shape and gives Kompany’s system a little bit of beautiful chaos.
Konrad Laimer- Laimer is the heartbeat. He runs, he presses, he wins ugly duels, and he cleans up mistakes before anyone even notices them. He’s that player every big team needs. The one who holds everything together without needing the spotlight.
Luiz Díaz – Díaz is pure electricity. Direct, fearless, always running at his man. When Bayern gets stuck or the game slows down, he provides that jolt. The sudden 1v1, the burst of pace, the moment that changes the tempo in Bayern’s favour.
Bayern: Clear Favourites for the Bundesliga
Right now, Bayern look like the most complete team in Germany, and it’s hard to argue against them being the outright favourites for the Bundesliga title. They’ve got the momentum, the depth, and a system that’s only getting sharper with every match. While other contenders are still figuring themselves out, Bayern already know exactly who they are and how they want to play. They are driving this title race while everyone else is just trying to keep up.
Bayern’s Champions League Road
In Europe, Bayern look like a team built for knockout football. Controlled, ruthless, and impossible to predict for 90 minutes straight. Their mix of structure and individual brilliance makes them a nightmare matchup for almost any side in the Champions League. Kompany’s pressing traps translate beautifully to big European nights, and with players like Kane, Olise, and Musiala who can create something out of nothing, Bayern always have that “one moment” edge Champions League runs are made of. They’re not just contenders this season; they feel like one of the few teams genuinely capable of going toe-to-toe with any giant and walking out with a win. If they stay healthy, a deep UCL run is absolutely on the cards.
Conclusion :
As good as Bayern look right now, the big questions are about what comes next. Can Kompany keep this machine running when the pressure peaks in February and March? Will the squad stay healthy enough to maintain their intensity? And can Bayern finally turn this momentum into a Champions League statement after years of close calls?
