Bayern Munich season preview: Kompany, Kane and the Bundesliga

Bayern Munich scored a record 122 goals in the Bundesliga last season, which shows their attacking ability. Under the guidance of Vincent Kompany, the team has achieved the distinction of finishing top in the last two seasons, and is also competing for the Harry Kane Golden Boot this season.

Why it matters

Defending the Bundesliga title has always been an important goal for Bayern Munich. Having won the title 13 times out of the last 14 seasons, there are high expectations on the team, especially with key players such as Vincent Kompany and Harry Kane. His success this season will be an important sign not only for him, but also for Bundesliga football.

Key points

• Bayern Munich season preview: Kompany, Kane and the Bundesliga.
• Bayern Munich begins its title defense in the Bundesliga, with high expectations from coach Vincent Kompany and star player Harry Kane..
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Bayern Munich begin their journey in the Bundesliga as surprise favorites again as they begin their title defence. The German team has won the title 13 times out of the last 14 seasons and is looking to repeat its success this time too. Bayern's first match against Stuttgart takes place on Friday at 19:30 BST, which you can watch on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website.

Vincent Kompany's side have already won 2-1 against rivals Borussia Dortmund in the German Super Cup. England captain Harry Kane is aiming for his fourth Bundesliga Golden Boot this season. "At Bayern the goals are always set at the highest level, which means winning the Bundesliga, winning the cup, winning the Champions League and probably winning every single match," Kompany said this summer.

Bayern Munich winning the Bundesliga title has now become an expectation, not a cause for great celebration. They have not been crowned champions only once since 2012, when Bayer Leverkusen finished the 2023–24 season without a domestic defeat. Under Kompany, Bayern have finished top by 13 and 16 points in the last two seasons. Last season, the German double winners were one of the most attractive teams in Europe, scoring 184 goals in all competitions. He scored a record 122 goals in the Bundesliga and 43 goals in the Champions League, where they lost against Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals by a 6–5 aggregate score.

The supremacy of this era began with the 2012–13 treble, which also included the Champions League, and since then they have won Europe's top trophy only once, in 2020. German football writer Constantin Ekner says Kompany "doesn't need to win it this season." "Bayern's top management is very happy with him and is satisfied with the team's progress," he said.

Harry Kane, who joins Bayern on a four-year contract from Tottenham in 2022, said he now thinks he is ready to start talks about a contract extension. Bayern's honorary president Uli Hoeness has described Kane as "our best signing". Last season, Kane scored 61 goals for the club, the most by any Bayern player in a single season.

Bayern have signed Germany left-back Nathaniel Brown from Eintracht Frankfurt this summer for around £47million. Additionally, Moroccan international Ismail Saibari has been included from PSV for £43 million. Bayern will also have to manage the condition of Jamal Musiala this season, who is undergoing treatment for a "nerve disorder" after collapsing during two friendly matches this summer.

Thus, Bayern Munich starts this season with new goals and challenges, and all eyes will be on what Kompany and his stars can do this time around.

What will happen next

Bayern Munich's next match is against Stuttgart, where their hopes of victory are very high. If they are successful in this match, it will give them a strong start to their season and boost the team's confidence. This season, Bayern Munich have their sights set not only on the Bundesliga, but also on success in the Champions League.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score of the match between Bayern Munich and Stuttgart?

This article does not provide information about the match score.

What is Bayern Munich's position in the Bundesliga?

Bayern Munich has won the Bundesliga title 13 times out of the last 14 seasons and are trying to defend the title this time too.

When is Bayern Munich's next match?

Bayern Munich's next match will be against Stuttgart on Friday at 19:30 BST.

What are Bayern Munich's goalscoring goals this season?

Harry Kane is aiming to win the Bundesliga Golden Boot this season.

How many goals did Bayern Munich score last season?

Last season, Bayern Munich scored 184 goals in all competitions.

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