Bayern Munich’s hopes of advancing to the Champions League final were dashed on Wednesday as they secured a 2-2 draw against Inter Milan at the San Siro, ultimately losing 4-3 on aggregate. Manager Vincent Kompany expressed his disappointment over the injury crisis that plagued his side, particularly in the lead-up to the quarterfinal clash.
Bayern were missing several key players, including Hiroki Ito, Dayot Upamecano, Jamal Musiala, Manuel Neuer, Alphonso Davies, Kingsley Coman, and Aleksandar Pavlovic, making it difficult for the team to field a full-strength side. Despite these setbacks, Kompany was proud of his team’s performance, noting that they had more scoring chances than Inter across both legs.
“We had to understand what we could do without those players,” Kompany told reporters. “In the first game, we showed a good Bayern Munich, and in the second game, we also showed a positive attitude in Milan.”
Although Bayern Munich battled through the injuries and gave a strong account of themselves, the reality of their exit from the competition was hard to ignore. “The harsh reality is that we will not play the Champions League final at home,” Kompany admitted. “We can’t change that, but we know we did enough to win these games.”
When asked about the hectic schedule and its potential impact on the injuries, Kompany explained, “Unfortunately, I don’t decide. In addition to the many games, there are long journeys, and the pressure increases when we have absences.”
Despite the setback, Bayern’s resilience throughout the quarterfinals highlighted their competitive spirit, even in the face of adversity.
