It would be unrealistic to expect Bayern to rout these opponents. But there is pressure to demonstrate inability to take chances and win tighter games is not deep-rooted.

Vincent Kompany may not have been Bayern Munich’s first choice to fill the manager position, but it is clear that the Belgian is leader and knows what he is doing. Speaking about what inspires his leadership skills,

Former Bayern Munich star Lothar Matthäus is not one to hold back when it comes to his old team. But Matthäus is a lot more optimistic these days now that the Bavarians are led by Vincent Kompany. And Matthäus went as far as to express disbelief that former coach Thomas Tuchel could ever have been hired — especially after Tuchel’s stints at Chelsea FC,

Ahead of this week's Champions League clash with Aston Villa, Matthaus admitted his admiration for this season's Bayern team. "This Bayern is the strongest I have seen so far. In my opinion even better than under Pep Guardiola , because they also play forward. Not just sideways and backward passes, but they try to play forward," he told Sky 90.

Kompany, who previously managed Anderlecht before a successful stint at Burnley, took over at Bayern Munich in a move that surprised many in the football world.

Bayern have won all six of their matches in all competitions under Kompany, scoring 20 goals in their last three games, and sit top of the Bundesliga with a 100% record

“ [Bayern Munich are playing] against perhaps the best team of the last twelve months,” said Kompany. “The fact that it is now always easy is also good. That’s a feeling we want to have. That we can compete against a strong opponent in the Allianz Arena.”

Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer has opened up on the difference in the team under Vincent Kompany as compared when Thomas Tuchel was in charge.