Vincent Kompany, head coach of Bayern Munich, has expressed his full support for Bundesliga rivals Freiburg as they prepare to face Aston Villa in the Europa League final next week. Despite dealing Freiburg a painful defeat just a month ago, Kompany is backing the German outfit to triumph in Istanbul.
Freiburg's Historic Opportunity
Freiburg will take on Aston Villa in the Europa League final, a match that represents the most significant moment in the club's history. Victory would not only secure their first ever major silverware but also grant them access to the Champions League for the first time. This comes in just their second season under head coach Julian Schuster.
Kompany's Praise for Freiburg
Speaking ahead of the final, Kompany highlighted the positive aspects of Freiburg as a club. "Everything about Freiburg is positive. A small club that builds everything from its own resources. They have a philosophy, a vision. Julian (Schuster) deserves a lot of respect – but so does the entire team that makes the decisions with him," Kompany said.
He added, "It’s fantastic for German football, a really good example for many other clubs. We hope they win this trophy for German football, too."
Background: Kompany's Side Defeated Freiburg
Kompany's Bayern Munich secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Freiburg on April 4, scoring twice in injury time to overturn a 2-1 deficit. Despite that result, Kompany is now firmly behind the 'Breisgau Brazilians' as they aim for glory.
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