Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich will travel to PSV Eindhoven for their eighth Champions League match in the 2025/26 season. Vincent Kompany stated that although the team has already qualified for the next round, victory remains a major objective against PSV.

With a brace from Kane, Bayern Munich defeated Saint-Germain 2-0 in the seventh round of the Champions League. After six wins and one loss in seven rounds, Bayern Munich sits in second place in the standings with 18 points, securing their place in the Champions League round of 16.

Unfortunately, Bayern Munich lost 1-2 to Augsburg in the 19th round of the Bundesliga, suffering their first league defeat of the season.

In addition, PSV Eindhoven is currently ranked 22nd in the standings, so they need a victory to participate in the playoffs and try to advance to the round of 16.

Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany said, "PSV Eindhoven's 6-2 and 4-1 victories over Napoli and Liverpool were very rare and surprising, but everyone could see that this team was full of confidence. They were very strong in attack, their counter-attacks were extremely fast, they could quickly create shooting opportunities, and they have players who can score goals."

“We will not underestimate any opponent. Almost the entire team is currently with us. Only a few players need to continue adapting after their return. We know PSV Eindhoven's strength, so we cannot field just any player. We have full confidence in our squad and in the players who will start tomorrow. If any player is ultimately not able to start, it will be due to considerations regarding their fitness.”

Regarding the previous loss, Kompany said, "I never talk about losses before the competition starts; that's not my mentality. Tomorrow's match will be tough, and like any competition, we might win or we might lose. But the goal is always to win the match, strive for our seventh win out of eight matches, and finish this stage in second place."

Furthermore, when asked whether Kane and other key players would play, Kompany said, "With such a tight schedule, I won't decide who plays the day before the match. I'll wait until tomorrow to consider it. I have 100% respect for PSV Eindhoven. I know it will be a tough match, but it's not just about Kane."

"The ability to press also depends on the players' physical condition, which is exactly the problem we encountered against Augsburg. I need to determine whether it's a matter of ability or physical condition before making a decision, and I want to win 100%."

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