Bayern Munich extended their winning streak to nine with a 5-1 Champions League win over Pafos on Tuesday. While many have been surprised by the German giants’ form under Vincent Kompany, midfielder and team captain Joshua Kimmich insists it is no accident.
Nine out of nine for Kompany’s men
Bayern ran riot at the Alphamega Stadium on Tuesday thanks to a double from Harry Kane, with Raphael Guerreiro, Nicolas Jackson and Michael Olise also on the scoresheet. Pafos managed a consolation strike through Mislav Orsic just before half-time, but that was as good as it got. Under Kompany, Bayern have now won all nine of their matches this season, scoring 35 goals and conceding only eight. The last time Bayern went on such a run was in the 2012-13 season when they went on to win the treble under Jupp Heynckes.
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For Kompany, the turnaround has been remarkable. He joined the German giants from Burnley after their relegation from the Premier League last season, a move that raised plenty of eyebrows. However, his first season saw Bayern storm to the Bundesliga title with 93 goals and just two league defeats. While they missed out on other major trophies, it was a sign of what was to come. Now, with nine wins from nine, the team so far has looked unstoppable.
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After the win, captain Kimmich brushed aside any talk of luck, saying Bayern’s form is down to constant hard work. "It's no coincidence that we're getting good results and having this flow," he said. "We work on the basics every three days, on our principles. We put a lot into it. At the moment, we're doing very well to ensure that everyone is functioning and ready. That's a very valuable asset."
The German also praised the unity in the squad, revealing that the training ground is as competitive as the matches themselves.
"Even the players who don't play that much are pushing hard every day and busting their asses. This keeps the level high. Everyone puts their ego aside. We need everyone," he added.
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The next test for the league leaders is a high-profile Bundesliga clash with Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday. While Kompany is keeping his feet on the ground, the Belgian is well aware of the history his team could be chasing this season.
