Vincent Kompany has said Mathys Tel is "still a Bayern Munich player" and could yet be selected for Saturday's Bundesliga clash against Holsten Kiel. There has been intense speculation surrounding

Bayern Munich have to switch gears for the Champions League knockout stages, coach Vincent Kompany has stated.

The thought of Vincent Kompany managing Burnley seemed nothing more than a distant memory when the Clarets were relegated from the top-flight in 2022, but that didn't deter the Belgian from taking the vacant post.

Bayern at least ensured they will be seeded in Friday's draw after beating Slovan Bratislava 3-1 on Wednesday, but their reward will be either City or Celtic

Celtic have been drawn to face Bayern Munich in the play-off round of the Champions League. The Scottish champions were guaranteed big-name opposition after finishing 21st in the League Phase table, and their fate was confirmed at UEFA’s draw on Friday.

Bayern Munich are guaranteed a place in the playoffs for the Champions League's last 16 regardless of Wednesday's result against Slovan Bratislava, but coach Vincent Kompany is still hopeful his side can somehow navigate a top-eight finish.

Bayern are 15th in the standings after seven matches, one point below eighth-placed Bayer Leverkusen, and are guaranteed a place in the last 16 as they prepare to face a Bratislava side who have lost