Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said he will not offer a verdict on the team’s season until after the German Cup final against VfB Stuttgart on May 23, the holders of the trophy [1, 2]. Despite securing the Bundesliga title this season with ease, Bayern missed out on a treble after a 6-5 aggregate loss to Paris St Germain in the Champions League semi-finals earlier in May [1, 2].
This German Cup final marks Bayern’s first in six years, since they last won the domestic double [1, 2]. Kompany has won back-to-back Bundesliga titles in his first two seasons and Bayern set a league record for most goals scored in a season this year [1, 2]. He said the cup final’s outcome would not impact his motivation, adding, "I have the certainty that (whatever the result) it won't affect my motivation for the future. But I really want a win tomorrow. That's the only thing that counts, not the analysis" [1].
Bayern captain Joshua Kimmich stressed that the team’s strong overall performance matters more than titles alone. "I will not judge a season based on just one match... we have been consistent at a high level," he said. "When you look back in 10 years' time, you want to have won as many titles as possible. So we'll give it our all tomorrow" [1].
Victory in the German Cup final would help ease Bayern’s frustration after the Champions League exit at the hands of PSG [1, 2]. Kompany acknowledged the season assessment question was expected but emphasized the need to focus on the upcoming final: "Tomorrow we are playing a final. There will be an opinion by everyone but first we have to put on our boots and play tomorrow" [1].
The German Cup final against VfB Stuttgart is set for May 23, which will mark the earliest opportunity for Bayern to review their 2025-26 season [1, 2].