Bayern Munich, following criticism from Hoeness, feel assured heading into the match against Chelsea, according to Kane's statement
Bayern Munich, the German football giants, are preparing for their Champions League opener against Chelsea on Wednesday. The first game against the English side will mark the start of their European campaign, with Vincent Kompany, the Bayern coach, emphasizing that this is their immediate goal. Kompany, in a recent interview, did not specify a particular game beyond the first one as a dream. However, he did express that every Bayern player aims to win the Champions League, which he referred to as the dream for the team. The last time Bayern won the Champions League was in 2020, and since then, they have not had much success in Europe. They have managed to get past the quarterfinals only once in the last five seasons. Uli Hoeness, the former Bayern president, did not rate their chances highly for this season. This sentiment seems to be shared among some Bayern fans, who are questioning whether their team is competitive enough for Europe's elite club competition due to a reduced squad and failure to sign several transfer targets. Despite the doubts, Bayern has shown promising signs in their domestic league. They have won three games this season and enjoyed a successful dress rehearsal with a 5-0 win against promoted Hamburg SV. Striker Harry Kane, who scored twice in the match, stated that Bayern is brimming with confidence before the game. Chelsea, on the other hand, have been performing well both in the Premier League and at the Club World Cup. The team's striker, Harry Kane, believes Bayern can be beaten at the Allianz Arena, but they will undoubtedly present a formidable challenge. Kompany, however, is keeping a level head, stating that discussing title chances is premature at this stage. He emphasized that the first game is the most important one. He also did not discuss the impact of injuries on Bayern's performance, nor did he mention PSG or their title chances in the conversation. Bayern's goal, according to Kompany, is to advance into the top eight of the Champions League. To achieve this, they need to win six games. The first step towards this goal will be taken on Wednesday against Chelsea. The match promises to be an exciting one, with both teams eager to start their Champions League journey on a high note.
