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What happened: Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany told reporters he hopes officiating decisions will favor his side more often next season. The comment, captured by Fabrizio Romano, follows Bayern's Champions League semifinal exit to PSG and a string of disputed calls. Kompany has openly questioned why a contested incident was not deemed a red card and why Bayern conceded a penalty in Paris without receiving one in return.

Why it matters: The remarks extend a week of pointed officiating critiques from Kompany after a tight two-legged tie that ended Bayern's European campaign. With the Bundesliga title race winding down and a summer rebuild looming, Kompany is using the platform to set expectations for VAR consistency and big-match calls. For a club of Bayern's stature, public refereeing complaints are unusual and signal frustration that key moments tilted against them in the most consequential fixtures.

What to watch: Watch whether UEFA or the Bundesliga responds to Kompany's comments and whether Bayern's hierarchy backs or distances itself from the manager's stance. Bayern's remaining league fixtures and any disciplinary follow-up will be the next checkpoints.

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