Bayern Munich can live without invincible season, Kompany insists

Vincent Kompany insisted he can “live without an invincible season”, after Augsburg inflicted a first Bundesliga defeat of the campaign upon Bayern Munich.

The runaway Bundesliga leaders were beaten for the first time in the league this term, as their opponents came from behind to claim a 2-1 victory at the Allianz Arena.

Hiroki Ito gave Bayern the lead midway through the first half, but were ultimately left empty-handed after Arthur Chaves and Han-Noah Massengo completed the visitors’ turnaround in the final quarter of an hour.

Kompany’s side can no longer match Bayer Leverkusen’s achievement from two years ago, when Xabi Alonso’s team went the entire Bundesliga season without defeat.

While it does not cause Kompany much concern, the Bayern head coach demanded a “reaction” from his players.

“This result is for the people who always knew that the Bundesliga is not easy, and that every game is risky,” he said.

“We were stable in the first half, without a lot of creativity. It was a game where you say: ‘Okay, we played five games in 13 days – maybe, we’ll get a result today without a spectacular performance’.

“I’m more disappointed with the result than with the performance. We were in a good position, and we gave it away. We couldn’t bring the same energy as in the past games in the second half. It’s part of football. Now it’s about showing a reaction.

“We shouldn’t look for excuses. We should fight as we always did and get results, despite the situation. If we go another 10 months unbeaten, then everything’s fine for me.

“I want to achieve a lot with this club and in my career as a coach, but for me personally, this would be an achievement for the boys. I just want to support them. I can live without this invincible season if we continue to win titles and be successful.”