No Time for Swagger: Kompany Keeps Bayern’s Momentum Grounded in 3-0 Derby
25 October 2025
Match overview
Bayern Munich dominated Borussia Monchengladbach 3-0 at Borussia Park, with Vincent Kompany and his stars celebrating a convincing Bundesliga win that showcased control, focus, and a cool head on the touchline.
According to Opta, Bayern opened the 2025-26 campaign with 13 straight victories across all competitions, equalling a European record set by Milan in 1992-93. The run highlighted a dramatic start to the season and a reminder that pressure is a privilege when you’re performing at this level.
Key quotes and analysis
Kompany urged staying grounded: the work must continue, and Wednesday’s cup tie will bring a different test. He also deflected questions about Jerome Boateng, emphasizing that the focus today was the sport and the result rather than drama off the pitch.
The coach explained the decision to withdraw Dayot Upamecano to manage the crowd and keep hands on the controls after a red card, noting the second half’s high tempo and the team’s ability to capitalize on opportunities.
Kompany also praised Linart Karl for scoring in two consecutive matches and stressed the importance of keeping a calm environment amid the noise surrounding a club of Bayern’s stature.
Joshua Kimmich commented that the match was about patience. He explained that Gladbach’s red card altered the plan, but Bayern stayed composed, pressed when appropriate, and finished their chances as the game opened up in the second half.
Kimmich also pointed to the contributions from Karl, Gnabry, and Guerreiro as pivotal in maintaining momentum after the dismissal, highlighting a squad depth that keeps the team performing at a high level.
Jonas Orbig, Bayern’s goalkeeper, described the win as demanding but manageable and looked ahead to the midweek German Cup clash at Cologne, confident in the team’s form and mood.
Max Eberl, the sporting director, praised the victory for the discipline and the persistent pressure that tired the opposition. He stressed the belief in Bayern’s quality to score and noted the second-half moments as decisive in sealing the result.
With the win, Bayern sit five points behind Leipzig and now turn attention to a home clash with Leverkusen before traveling to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League schedule, underscoring a packed few days ahead.
Punchline time: if humility were a tactic, Bayern would be unbeatable; apparently their thermostat is set to “ice-cold masterclass.” Another line: apparently keeping a cool head is now part of the starting XI—the bench even brought sunglasses to the touchline for the calmest display of all time.
