Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany displayed his managerial prowess as he led the Bavarians in a 9-2 victory over Dinamo Zagreb in their Champions League opener at the Allianz Arena.
This resounding victory marked a historic debut for Kompany, cementing his place in UCL lore.
Vincent Kompany’s appointment as Bayern Munich manager raised eyebrows after Burnley’s relegation last season, but he has silenced critics with a remarkable start to his tenure, impressing with the Bundesliga giants.
Bayern began the season with a thrilling 3-2 away win over Wolfsburg, setting the stage for a blistering run of form. The German powerhouse has been unstoppable ever since, leaving opponents reeling.
Vincent Kompany transitioned seamlessly from player to coach in the Champions League, making a stunning debut with a record-breaking 9-2 thrashing of Dinamo Zagreb. The Belgian tactician’s Bayern Munich side eclipsed the competition’s largest victory margin, rewriting UCL history and surpassing the club’s previous best – an 8-2 demolition of FC Barcelona – to set a new benchmark.
The match ranks as the joint second-highest-scoring Champions League match (11 goals), alongside Monaco’s 8-3 win over Deportivo La Coruna in the 2003/04 season. Borussia Dortmund’s 8-4 victory over Legia Warszawa in the 2016/17 season remains the record-holder with 12 goals.
Kompany’s impressive Champions League managerial bow raises the question: Can he emulate the achievements of Guardiola, Enrique, Flick, Zidane, and Di Matteo, who all lifted the trophy in their debut season? The Belgian tactician’s chances will unfold in the coming months.
By Rabbi Adu Agyei
