Vincent Kompany Sets Out Bayern Champions League Title Aim as New Campaign Begins
Vincent Kompany said Bayern must focus on Bodø/Glimt while chasing a third Champions League title and monitoring Jamal Musiala and Serge Gnabry.
- On Thursday, six-time winner Bayern Munich hosts Bodo/Glimt to open the new European campaign, with head coach Vincent Kompany warning his side that "there are no excuses" against the opposition.
- Bodo/Glimt is a "great story for football," Kompany said, as the Norwegian club reached the last 16 last season, securing notable victories against Manchester City, Atletico Madrid, and Inter Milan.
- Bayern Munich continues monitoring Jamal Musiala following his return to training, while Serge Gnabry recovers from a thigh problem and veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer prepares for a potential final Champions League campaign.
- Elsewhere, Italian club Como makes its continental debut against Leipzig, marking a historic milestone 119 years after the team's founding, while three-time winner Manchester United returns hosting Azerbaijani debutant Sabah.
- Kompany, 40, signed a 12-month extension this summer and remains focused on winning the Champions League title, stating, "I am going into the season with all the possible aims we can achieve.
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Bodø/Glimt visits Bayern Munich and upstart Como makes its Champions League debut
LONDON (AP) — Six-time winner Bayern Munich hosts last season’s surprise package Bodø/Glimt and upstart Como makes its debut against Leipzig in the Champions League on Thursday.
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Ligaphase: Start of the game is on 10.09.2026 at 21:00. FK Bodø/Glimt plays in Munich.
Bayern Munich vs Bodø/Glimt - Predicted lineup and team news
Bayern Munich will begin their UEFA Champions League journey this season on Thursday at the Allianz Arena, taking on Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt in their opening league-phase fixture. Under Vincent Kompany, Bayern arrive in a confident mood after a strong start to the 2026–27 campaign. They opened the season by winning the DFL-Supercup, beating Borussia Dortmund […]
Bayern vs Bodo/Glimt takes place on Friday, September 11, 2026 at 02.00 WIB. | The match will be held at the Allianz Arena on matchday one of the 2026/27 Champions League. | Bayern are the favorites, but Bodo/Glimt have experience surprising big European clubs.
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