
Prior to taking charge at Bayern, Kompany coached a team that was relegated from the Premier League. Currently, this ex-Manchester City skipper is guiding Bayern in their quest for a treble this season. Bayern has already wrapped up the Bundesliga title ahead of schedule. The attacking trio of former Premier League players assembled by Kompany (Kane + Olise + Dias) has been remarkably prolific in scoring. Yet, in the cup tournaments—the Champions League and the German Cup—Bayern faces tough adversaries, both being reigning champions.

Following the German Cup semifinals, defending champion Stuttgart defeated Freiburg 2-1 in extra time, successfully advancing! This means the German Cup final matchup is set: Bayern vs Stuttgart, kicking off at 2 AM on May 24! Interestingly, this German Cup final will be Bayern's fourth encounter with Stuttgart this season. In the season-opening German Super Cup, Bayern beat Stuttgart 2-1. In the two Bundesliga meetings, Bayern achieved a double victory over Stuttgart, winning 5-0 away and 4-2 at home. Bayern has now secured five consecutive wins against Stuttgart across all competitions. Therefore, Bayern is determined to win this German Cup final against Stuttgart, eager to claim the long-awaited German Cup championship.

Apart from facing the defending champion in the German Cup final, Bayern also meets the reigning champion in the Champions League semifinals—Bayern vs Paris. This matchup is dubbed by fans as the early final of this season's Champions League. Whichever team advances to the Champions League final is highly likely to become the ultimate champion and lift the trophy. Bayern Munich is sharpening its blades, with the attacking trio firing on all fronts, striving wholeheartedly for the treble. They will confront defending champions in both major cup competitions, wishing them smooth success.