Sports 8 April 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Kompany: Bayern Deserve Confidence After Beating Real Madrid
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany stated that his team has earned the right to feel confident following their 2-1 Champions League quarter-final first-leg victory over Real Madrid. Veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer's outstanding saves were pivotal in securing the win and sparking talks of his national team comeback. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/sports/soccer/bayern-have-earned-right-to-be-confident-after-win-at-real-kompany-says-5416698
Bayern Munich secured a narrow 2-1 win over Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday, boosting their momentum ahead of the return fixture.
Coach Vincent Kompany praised his side’s performance, noting they have ‘earned the right to be confident’ after the victory. He emphasized respect for Real’s ability to produce special moments but highlighted Bayern’s strong form.
Manuel Neuer starred with a series of spectacular saves, denying Real’s Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr in crucial one-on-ones, earning man-of-the-match honors. His display has reignited discussions about a potential Germany return before the World Cup in June.
Bayern remain unbeaten in 14 games across all competitions while leading the Bundesliga title defense. They host Real Madrid on April 15 with a chance to reach consecutive semi-finals.
Kompany urged focus on maintaining momentum: ‘Most important for us is to just continue our momentum.’ Bayern’s last win over Real in Madrid was in 2017, though they haven’t advanced over two legs since 2012.
This article is based on a report from Daily Monitor (Uganda).