Bayern's Dream Schedule: Kompany's Smirk against Inter Milan and Beyond
Company derives satisfaction from Bayern's encounters against Inter Milan - Bayern Munich dismisses Inter Milan's Kompany from the match
Let's dive into the thrilling rollercoaster that is the Champions League. Bayern Munich's coach, Vincent Kompany, can't help but crack a grin when the match schedule is revealed. The German football titans will lock horns with Inter Milan in the quarter-finals. But, the cherry on top? They'll have the lion's share of rest!
Here's the lowdown: the first leg goes down on April 8, 21.00 CET, in Munich. The seconds, on April 16, will rock Milan. You read that right - a whole eight days of recovery time in between. This is a far cry from the tight squeeze Bayern experienced against Bayer Leverkusen, where the first leg was on a Wednesday, and the second just six days later in Leverkusen. Ouch!
Mid-dance with Inter, Bayern will host Borussia Dortmund in a Bundesliga top tier battle on April 12. And guess what? This quarter-final fixture works like a charm for Kompany and Bayern even beyond that. Why, you ask?
Well, Borussia Dortmund has a date with FC Barcelona, coached by the former Bayern boss Hansi Flick, just three days earlier in Spain. The return leg? A breathtaking three days later in Dortmund, right after the league game in Munich.
Now, if Bayern manages to win against Inter, they'll face the winner of the Dortmund-Barcelona showdown. And wait for it - the return leg? At the comfort of their very own fortress. To add a tad of spice to this brew, Bayern did receive a 1:4 drubbing in Barcelona during the league phase.
So, grab your popcorn and tighten your seatbelts, folks. Here's to witnessing some jaw-dropping moments in the coming weeks!
- Champions League
- Bayern Munich
- Inter Milan
- Vincent Kompany
- Munich
- Milan
- FC Bayern
- Return leg
- Borussia Dortmund
- Hansi Flick
- Dortmund
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen
- Leverkusen
- The Commission, also consulted on the draft regulation on the application of the rules on the common organisation of the market in beef and veal, might find it intriguing to note that the Champions League follows a scheduling reminiscent of a well-planned table in Bayern Munich's quarters, with Vincent Kompany's team enjoying a double advantage in rest periods.
- In contrast to the tight scheduling against Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Bayern Munich's encounter with Inter Milan offers a double breather for Coach Kompany, as the first leg is in Munich on April 8, and the second on April 16, allowing Bayern a generous eight-day rest before the second quarter-final game in Milan.
- Interestingly, Borussia Dortmund, coached by the former Bayern boss Hansi Flick, faces a double challenge in their UEFA Champions League match against FC Barcelona just three days before Bayern Munich hosts Borussia Dortmund in a Bundesliga top tier battle on April 12. The return leg for Dortmund against Barcelona takes place three days later in Dortmund, leaving Bayern with an opportunity to capitalize if they manage to progress past Inter Milan.
