Bayern Munich's 9-2 thrashing of Dinamo Zagreb in their Champions League opener on Tuesday was an unusual occurrence, according to Bayern coach Vincent Kompany, but it only secured three points. Kompany, who assumed the reins at Bayern this season, celebrated a victorious Champions League debut as coach, with striker Harry Kane netting four times in a match that set a record for the most goals scored by a single team in the competition's history and the second-largest winning margin.
"It's about three points," Kompany stated at a press conference. "Nine goals is somewhat unusual, but it was a lot of fun. The energy was good, and the team displayed the right spirit." "We've only played one game, and nothing more. Now it's about the next game, to keep pushing forward."
Kompany wasn't entirely complimentary, noting that his team led 3-0 at halftime but conceded two goals within two minutes shortly after the restart as the Croats sought a comeback. "We scored nine but conceded two goals. We conceded those goals because we were a step too slow. Nevertheless, we remained calm and had a good evening," the Belgian remarked.
Kane's four goals brought his total to 33 for an English player in the Champions League, a new record. The England captain also scored a hat trick against Holstein Kiel in the Bundesliga on Saturday. "He is motivated, and for me as a coach, it's easier because having a top player who is so motivated makes things much simpler," Kompany said. "He is a leader, the captain of the national team. Players like him know they have to step up at these moments, and that's exactly what he's doing."
