Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany remains level-headed, blocking talk of celebrations on ice in view of Saturday’s Bundesliga battle against fifth-placed RB Leipzig, as an opportunity to claim a record-extending 34th German league title presents itself.
The Bavarians have an eight-point lead over last season’s winners Bayer Leverkusen, who sit second with 67 points and three games to spare.
A victory on Saturday would secure the title but also, matching Leverkusen’s result at Freiburg on Sunday would also be enough for Kompany’s side to celebrate domestic triumph.
“We want to win tomorrow and be champions,” Kompany spoke to reporters on Friday.
“That’d be nice. Tomorrow is a final for us. Hopefully we do it.”We’re preparing as normal for Leipzig. I’m not preparing any celebrations. I’m preparing for the game.
“They have a lot of talent and quality, lots of good young players. They lost in Frankfurt [last week]. I think they’ll now play with full energy again, look to attack.
“Teams make radical decisions against Bayern… I think we will get the best version of Leipzig as an opponent. It will be tough. We need to prepare for the game, not for a party.”
Bayern’s top scorer Harry Kane – looking to land a long-awaited first title of his career – is suspended but Kompany said the striker will likely travel with the team.
“Harry is one of our best players mentally. He knows his moment is coming. He’s exuding confidence,” Kompany continued.
Kane has netted 36 goals and recorded 12 assists in 44 appearances in all competitions for Bayern this season.
“I have not seen anything in training that even hints he is not even playing on Saturday. He’s trained well,” added Kompany.
“Maybe some guys will come with [us] to Leipzig… Harry probably won’t pass up the opportunity to come.”
