Bayern Munich Beat Freiburg 2-0 to Top Bundesliga as Kompany Recovers in Hospital

BBC Sport · 2026-10-26
Bayern Munich Beat Freiburg 2-0 to Top Bundesliga as Kompany Recovers in Hospital

Bayern Munich returned to the top of the Bundesliga table with a 2-0 victory over Freiburg on Saturday, extending their unbeaten start to the season. The win came as the German champions paid tribute to manager Vincent Kompany, who was absent from the touchline after collapsing while watching the club's second team train earlier in the week. Kompany is recovering in hospital, and the team wore warm-up shirts bearing his name in support. Goals from Harry Kane and Thomas Müller secured the three points, moving Bayern two points clear of second-placed RB Leipzig. The result underscores Bayern's depth and focus amid uncertainty, with assistant coach Aaron Danks taking charge on the day. The club has not set a timeline for Kompany's return, but his health is the priority. As Bayern prepare for a Champions League clash with Barcelona, the squad's professionalism in a difficult moment signals their title ambitions remain firmly intact.