Vincent Kompany’s historic debut as Bayern Munich manager saw him achieve a record-breaking 9-2 victory over Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League, marking a remarkable start to his tenure.
Kompany, who transitioned from a player to a coach following Burnley’s relegation, has silenced critics with his impressive performance at Bayern.
After beginning the season with a thrilling 3-2 away win over Wolfsburg, Bayern Munich has continued to dominate, leaving opponents stunned.
The 9-2 triumph not only set a new record for the largest margin of victory in Champions League history, surpassing Bayern’s previous best of 8-2 against FC Barcelona, but also ranks as the joint second-highest-scoring match in the competition’s history, alongside Monaco’s 8-3 win over Deportivo La Coruña in the 2003/04 season.
Borussia Dortmund’s 8-4 victory over Legia Warszawa in the 2016/17 season remains the record holder with 12 goals.
Kompany’s impressive start raises the question of whether he can match the achievements of other managers like Guardiola, Enrique, Flick, Zidane, and Di Matteo, who all won the Champions League in their debut seasons. His future prospects will unfold in the coming months.
