What happened: Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany said he hopes refereeing decisions will go his side's way next season. The remark came in the wake of Bayern's Champions League exit, where Kompany openly questioned why a key incident was not given as a red card and why a penalty was not awarded. He stopped short of a direct accusation but made his frustration with officiating clear.

Why it matters: The comments extend a public theme from Kompany's post-match criticism of officiating after Bayern's UCL exit and signal how the club intends to frame a season that ended without European silverware. Joshua Kimmich called this Bayern's best season in 11 years, even better than the treble run, underscoring the gap between internal belief and the trophy outcome. How Kompany manages the referee narrative will shape Bayern's tone heading into the 2026-27 campaign.

What to watch: Watch for any UEFA or DFB response to Kompany's remarks and whether Bayern's hierarchy publicly backs the manager. Pre-season messaging and the club's first Bundesliga fixtures will indicate whether the refereeing theme is dropped or carried forward.