Kompany on Leverkusen clash | OneFootball

“It's always a game between Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen,” said Kompany on just what makes matches against Xabi Alonso so complicated. He added: "Xabi Alonso and I can't kick the ball tomorrow.

“Both teams have a lot of individual quality and a lot of intensity. In the three games so far we've had three different stories. The games are always played on the edge, there aren't many differences. Leverkusen deserve to be seen as a top opponent. We're looking forward to the game because it's a top game.”

The two upcoming legs against Leverkusen will be the fourth and fifth encounters that the two sides have had this campaign. Thus far, Bayern and Leverkusen have played out two draws, while Leverkusen secured a DFB-Pokal victory against die Rekordmeister in December.

“In every game against them, it was about the details,” said Kompany, adding that: “The three games had completely different stories. I don't expect a big difference in the next two games either. But you never know. We don't want to reveal too much.”

When asked as to whether second-leg preparation plays a part in the mindset ahead of tomorrow's clash at Allianz Arena, the Belgian said: “It definitely plays a role, you must not lose sight of it. We are playing at home tomorrow, which requires its own mentality.”

“Of course, we have the same expectations away from home. But there are factors that play a role. Tomorrow it's not all or nothing; we must never lose sight of the fact that there are two games. But we are at home tomorrow, so something special can always happen."

In regards to team news, Kompany spoke on Aleksandar Pavlovic and whether Joshua Kimmich is at 100% after missing Friday's 3-1 win against VfB Stuttgart: “You're always at 100% for a game like this. Pavlovic is sick, hopefully, he'll be back soon.”

With Leverkusen unbeaten against Bayern since Xabi Alonso's arrival in 2022, Bayern carry the aim of finally getting one over die Werkself in a crucial all-German clash in the Champions League.