Bayern Munich Faces Old Foe Hamburg with Kompany at the Helm
Bayern Munich against Hamburg always carries history, and this weekend’s clash is no different. With Vincent Kompany now in charge of Bayern, the story has an extra layer of intrigue. Through just two matchdays, Kompany has already guided Bayern to the top of the Bundesliga with victories over RB Leipzig and Augsburg. But now, after a busy international break for many of their stars, Bayern will need to quickly re-focus and take care of business against a Hamburg side that has only just returned to the top flight after years of disappointment.
Back in the 1980s, Bayern and Hamburg were the powerhouses of German football, battling for Bundesliga supremacy. Those days feel long gone for Hamburg. In their last ten meetings, Bayern has claimed nine wins, scoring an astonishing 38 goals while allowing only three. The last time Hamburg tasted victory against Bayern was way back in 2009, and the last four encounters have been nothing short of humiliating for them. This time, the odds once again look heavily stacked against the visitors. Bookmakers have Bayern as overwhelming favorites at –1670, while Hamburg is being listed as a massive long shot at +2800.
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The predicted outcome does little to ease Hamburg’s nerves. A 7–0 Bayern win has been tipped, with goals expected from the likes of Michael Olise, Harry Kane, Luis DÃaz, and even rising star Lennart Karl. The expectation is that Bayern’s depth will be on full display, and substitutes could pile on the misery in the second half. For Bayern fans, it’s all smiles, and anticipation is already turning toward their midweek Champions League clash with Chelsea.
But perhaps the most fascinating subplot is Kompany himself. Long before becoming Bayern’s coach, Kompany wore the Hamburg shirt between 2006 and 2008. His German skills and early reputation were forged there, but his time ended on bitter terms. At his pre-match press conference, Kompany recalled the moment he decided to leave. He explained how he had been promised the chance to represent Belgium at the 2008 Olympic Games, only to be recalled by Hamburg and left sitting on the bench. Watching other Bundesliga players represent their countries while he was denied the opportunity was, in his own words, “simply unacceptable.” At the Hilton airport hotel, following a draw with Bayern, he told the club he wanted to leave. Shortly after, he joined Manchester City, a move that shaped the rest of his career.
Now, almost two decades later, Kompany finds himself preparing Bayern to face the very club that once frustrated him. Hamburg, fresh from finally earning promotion last season after years of heartbreak, arrives at the Allianz Arena with hope but very little belief. Meanwhile, Bayern’s focus is clear: maintain their dominance at home, keep their momentum rolling, and show once again why they are Germany’s Rekordmeister.
Kickoff is set for Saturday, September 13th, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. local time in Munich. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN platforms, with Allianz Arena expected to be rocking. For Bayern, it feels like business as usual. For Hamburg, it feels like another mountain to climb. And for Kompany, it feels like a full-circle moment, facing the team that once let him down but also helped launch the career that brought him back to Germany in charge of its biggest club.
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