Disclaimer

As with the last thread already i again occur problems linking the highlights. I tried several things but as soon as i insert a link to a goal the thread gets deleted and stays invisible for everyone except mods. the only workaround i see is linking the respective thread of r/soccer and you have to click on the link there. I'm sorry for that but i suppose it's still better doing it this way than not doing it at all.

Bayern Official Match Report

[link](https://fcbayern.com/en/matches/profis/bundesliga/2024-2025/holstein-kiel-fc-bayern-muenchen-14-09-2024/report)

Holstein Kiel 0 – [1] Bayern Munich – Jamal Musiala 1'

Holstein Kiel 0 – [2] Bayern Munich – Harry Kane 7'

Holstein Kiel 0 – [3] Bayern Munich – Own Goal 13'

Holstein Kiel 0 – [4] Bayern Munich – Harry Kane 43'

Holstein Kiel 0 – [5] Bayern Munich – Michael Olise 65'

Holstein Kiel [1] – 5 Bayern Munich – Armin Gigović 82'

Holstein Kiel 1 – [6] Bayern Munich – Harry Kane penalty 90+1' (Hat-trick)

Statements

Kompany:

Vincent Kompany on Bayern back on top of the Bundesliga for the first time in a year: "We're not looking at the table right now. Today was a good win and a good performance. It's important to win for the mentality. The mentality was there right from the start of pre-season. We saw today that we have a good squad, we have to carry on. It was ideal to lead 4-0 at half time, which allowed us to think of Tuesday and make some subs. I hope everyone stays fit, that's the most important thing"

Vincent Kompany on how he's handling managing a big club like Bayern with all the noise around it: "For me the most important thing is the players. What's happening around the club is not important to me. My role is to work with my players. When we win and play well I'm happy. When we don't, I don't sleep well. Otherwise, I sleep well no matter what happens [around the club]"

Kompany on the Kimmich/Palhinha midfield duo: "We're lucky to have the luxury in this position. There's Palhinha, who's a very good player as we saw today. Kimmich has also been great so far. Konni Laimer, Pavlović, an Incredible talent, Goretzka as well, very important. They simply have to fight to play as much as possible. Today Palhinha played a good game, just like Pavlović in the past two games. They have to carry on. It's good for us"

Kompany: "Top of the table? It's only been three games. I know it's important for the club. We have to carry on. Today was good. Tuesday must also be good and also after that. If we continue like we're doing now, then maybe at the end of the season…. Actually I don't want to say anything. Simply carry on"

Kompany on whether he has some worries about the defense after Kiel scored a goal and hit the woodwork: "No, I'm not worried. We defended very well. When you make 5 substitutions in the second half, it can happen that sometimes you're one step too late or you don't defend some situations 100% as you did in the first half. It shouldn't happen, but it's also good for us that we have these scenes to show the team that we can do better"

Kimmich:

"Max Eberl said before the game that Joshua Kimmich should be one of the faces of FC Bayern in the future" – Kimmich: "Generally speaking, it's always nice to hear the backing and support from the club. I'm just enjoying the moment. It's important to win the games"

Yes, but are you available (to be face of the club)? – Kimmich: "Yes, I'm available"

"I would like to compliment Kiel for the pitch today. I've rarely played on such a good pitch in the Bundesliga. Our last time here (in the Pokal) wasn't so good. Things went better this time"

On his position today: "In the build-up, I've played on the right of a back 3. Without the ball in the middle of the pitch. It was also specific to the opponent. Rapha on the left is also very flexible, which allows us to be variable"

Neuer:

"We got well into the game. We dominated and controlled the game right from the start. Of course it's annoying that we couldn't keep a clean sheet. The goal was tough to defend and the striker did well. There are many positives from today. But games are now coming thick and fast, we want to win against Zagreb on Tuesday and in the Bundesliga on the weekend"

on Jamal Musiala's answer on the pitch to Hamann's criticism: "I don't think he has to answer anything because we've been seeing week for week and month for month what a class player he is. He doesn't need any answers"

Freund:

on Leon Goretzka: "Leon got minutes in the last game and is training very well, but the squad is good and well equipped"