Former Bayern Munich star Lothar Matthäus is not one to hold back when it comes to his old team. But Matthäus is a lot more optimistic these days now that the Bavarians are led by Vincent Kompany. And Matthäus went as far as to express disbelief that former coach Thomas Tuchel could ever have been hired — especially after Tuchel’s stints at Chelsea FC,

It would be unrealistic to expect Bayern to rout these opponents. But there is pressure to demonstrate inability to take chances and win tighter games is not deep-rooted.

Ahead of this week's Champions League clash with Aston Villa, Matthaus admitted his admiration for this season's Bayern team. "This Bayern is the strongest I have seen so far. In my opinion even better than under Pep Guardiola , because they also play forward. Not just sideways and backward passes, but they try to play forward," he told Sky 90.

Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer has opened up on the difference in the team under Vincent Kompany as compared when Thomas Tuchel was in charge.

Bayern, who had won all four of their previous league games under Vincent Kompany, had 18 shots to Leverkusen's three and almost 70% of the possession