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Kompany Hopes Refereeing Calls Swing Bayern's Way Next Season After UCL Exit

Bayern boss vents on officiating after PSG semifinal loss.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated May 71 min read
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What happened: Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany said he hopes refereeing decisions favor his side next season, per Fabrizio Romano. The comment followed Bayern's Champions League semifinal exit to Paris Saint-Germain, where Kompany openly questioned a non-call and a penalty awarded against his team. He framed the remark as a forward-looking wish rather than a direct accusation.

Why it matters: The pointed officiating critique caps a campaign Joshua Kimmich called Bayern's best in his 11 years at the club, sharpening the gap between performance and result. It also keeps pressure on UEFA over big-match consistency heading into next season, when Bayern will again be among the favorites. For Kompany personally, it sets a public marker after his first European semifinal in charge.

What to watch: Watch for any UEFA or DFB response to Kompany's remarks and whether Bayern's hierarchy backs or distances itself from the comments. Attention now shifts to closing out the Bundesliga run-in and summer squad planning.

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