Vincent Kompany warns Bayern Munich ‘are enjoying towards a really robust’ Atalanta facet within the Champions League, whereas a call on Harry Kane’s health will solely be made tomorrow.
The primary leg kicks off on the New Stability Enviornment in Bergamo on Tuesday at 20.00 GMT (21.00 CET).
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There are some harm issues for the Bundesliga leaders, as Manuel Neuer is dominated out with Leon Klanac, Hiroki Ito and Alphonso Davies, whereas star striker Kane is a significant doubt.
“Kane had an excellent coaching session, however we’ll solely decide tomorrow,”
“The precedence is to have him within the squad, whether or not he begins or not.”
Kompany filled with respect for Atalanta
MUNICH, GERMANY – APRIL 08: Vincent Kompany, Head Coach of Bayern Munich, appears to be like on previous to the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Ultimate First Leg match between FC Bayern München and FC Internazionale Milano at Fussball Enviornment Muenchen on April 08, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Picture by Alex Grimm/Getty Photographs)
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Inevitably, the German giants are the favourites, however they will even have discovered the lesson of Borussia Dortmund, who had been eradicated by La Dea within the play-offs.
The primary leg had ended 2-0 in Germany, just for
“We’re enjoying towards a really robust crew tomorrow. There are analogies to the best way we play, contemplating they assault down the wings quite a bit, however we should time the urgent accurately.
“Atalanta have finished some nice issues, together with profitable the Europa League, so we completely can’t underestimate them. Our goal is to be as aggressive as potential in each match. We aren’t afraid of anybody and need to take each single alternative.”
BERGAMO, ITALY – FEBRUARY 25: Lazar Samardzic of Atalanta scores his crew’s fourth objective from the penalty spot through the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off Second Leg match between Atalanta BC and Borussia Dortmund at Stadio di Bergamo on February 25, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)
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Kompany was requested in regards to the stage of Italian soccer in comparison with many others in Europe, seeing as their largest golf equipment struggled just lately and crashed out.
“I do know it’s a subject in Italy in the mean time, as a result of Atalanta are the one Italian crew nonetheless within the Champions League. I watched the extent of Inter final 12 months, after I noticed Atalanta’s video games this 12 months, I see lots of expertise, I see groups which might be well-coached.
“It’s been tough video games for Dortmund, for Frankfurt and Liverpool, so we can’t have any pretention in direction of this recreation,” insisted coach Kompany.
“Atalanta is a really particular opponent by way of the best way they play, and a really fascinating recreation for us as coaches. Atalanta has been constructing in direction of the place they’re immediately, in order that they have the idea they will do one thing particular.
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“I used to be by no means within the Italian League, so I’m not the perfect choose of how completely different the extent is, however in all probability not an excessive amount of.”
La Dea had began very shakily this season, in Serie A and Europe, however went from energy to energy after Raffaele Palladino took over from Ivan Juric in January, bringing extra of the method that his mentor Gian Piero Gasperini had imposed.
“Atalanta have a brand new coach now, however you may see the consistency, and it’s by no means a assure after coach like Gasperini to have such an extended interval of success as an icon for a membership, to seek out somebody who can preserve that identification,” famous Kompany.
“It’s actually tough, however they saved that identification and add one thing new. I’ve lots of respect for Atalanta and what they do, so I do know tomorrow might be a extremely powerful recreation.
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“We’re used to being favourites in most video games, so we don’t have an issue accepting this function if individuals need to say we’re favourites. Nevertheless, anybody who follows soccer lately will know Atalanta can beat anybody.
“They beat Juventus 3-0 this season, are within the Coppa Italia semi-final, so now we have nice respect for them. Something is feasible in soccer, however we need to win.”
epa12019014 Head coach Vincent Kompany of Munich reacts through the UEFA Champions League quarter last 1st leg between FC Bayern Munich and Inter Milan in Munich, Germany, 08 April 2025. EPA-EFE/ANNA SZILAGYI
In contrast to the play-off, this time Atalanta should play the primary leg on dwelling turf and the second in Germany.
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“It regarded for all of us that Dortmund was certain to qualify, they regarded dominant at dwelling and the higher crew, nevertheless it modified completely in Bergamo,” confessed Kompany.
“Possibly it was the stadium, the environment, the followers, however that they had a lot perception right here. Italian followers are identified to be fairly loud, however I can assure you that the Allianz Enviornment on Champions League nights may be very particular too,” smiled Kompany.
BERGAMO, ITALY – DECEMBER 28: Atalanta BC coach Raffaele Palladino points directions to his participant Charles De Ketelaere through the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and FC Internazionale at New Stability Enviornment on December 28, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)
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and Kompany admits to having combined emotions on the state of affairs.
“As a Belgium fan, I would like him match for the World Cup, however I noticed Charles in his debut in Bruges. I assumed going to Milan was an opportunity to check out, however Atalanta are good for him to develop. He has an exquisite left foot, good bodily presence, he runs quite a bit and this membership was completely the fitting place for him to make this step.
“You may see what participant he’s, so it’s good for us that he’s not out there tomorrow, however I additionally hope he can quickly be match and do very well for the nationwide crew.”
Luis Diaz was a giant €70m funding from Liverpool and made a robust affect this season with 20 targets and 16 assists in 35 aggressive appearances for Bayern Munich.
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“Lucho has finished very well by way of numbers, however I believe he’s a lot greater than that. I at all times say he has creativity in chaos, and what I like is the message he sends when he performs, that displays the crew as effectively, at all times combating and making an attempt to get one thing.
“Simply because we’re Bayern Munich, it doesn’t imply we’re any much less hungry than different groups. It has been a pleasure to have him with us,” concluded Kompany.