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.

Vincent Kompany may not have been Bayern Munich’s first choice to fill the manager position, but it is clear that the Belgian is leader and knows what he is doing. Speaking about what inspires his leadership skills,

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.

Kompany, who previously managed Anderlecht before a successful stint at Burnley, took over at Bayern Munich in a move that surprised many in the football world.

We also got a draw here last season, but today was tough. They don’t give you a lot of chances to breathe. We had to be very disciplined and sacrifice. I’m proud of the team. I’m happy with the point.

“ [Bayern Munich are playing] against perhaps the best team of the last twelve months,” said Kompany. “The fact that it is now always easy is also good. That’s a feeling we want to have. That we can compete against a strong opponent in the Allianz Arena.”

Bayern have won all six of their matches in all competitions under Kompany, scoring 20 goals in their last three games, and sit top of the Bundesliga with a 100% record

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 Munich players are becoming irritated by Vincent Kompany’s lack of communication when it comes to the squad. The players primarily annoyed are those lacking game time in the opening games of the season or players who have been left out of the squad completely.