Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany spent a good portion of Monday’s closed practice working on the finer points of his team’s defense: The focus on yesterday’s closed training session was on defending.

Bayern Munich will look to get their Champions League season back on track with victory over visitors Benfica on Wednesday, and the new competition format plays no role in the team's planning, coach Vincent Kompany said on Tuesday.

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany understands why some folks have not viewed his squad’s Champions League performances this season as anything to write home about. Still, the manager is aiming to change that perception — but knows it will not be easy.

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany praised his players for keeping up the intensity level over 90 minutes in their 3-0 win over Union Berlin in the Bundesliga on Saturday.

Vincent Kompany is hoping Bayern Munich will take the lessons learned from their defeat to Barcelona into their return to Bundesliga action against Bochum this weekend.

Bayern Munich are solely focusing on getting a win against Benfica on Wednesday, and not thinking "too far ahead" about the automatic qualification for the last 16. Bayern have two defeats and one win in three games so far,

Bayern Munich will look to get their Champions League season back on track with victory over visitors Benfica on Wednesday, and the new competition format plays no role in the team's planning, coach Vincent Kompany said on Tuesday.