Bayern pumped for tough Leverkusen test
Vincent Kompany says Bayern Munich is relishing the prospect of facing defending champion Bayer Leverkusen as it looks to re-assert itself as top dog in the Bundesliga.
Bayern has won all six of its matches in all competitions under Kompany, scoring 20 goals in its past three games, and sits top of the Bundesliga with a 100 per cent record.
It hosts second-placed Leverkusen on Sunday (AEST), which last season became the first team to finish a Bundesliga campaign unbeaten and lifted the trophy to end Bayern's run of 11 straight titles.
"It's good that everyone's excited about the game," Kompany said.
"Obviously, it'll be an important game, against the best team from the last 12 months. We're looking forward to the game. It won't be easy.
"We want to test ourselves against a good opponent at the Allianz Arena. Bayern are always the favourites. We're looking forward to playing against the champions and want to win.
"The next game is what counts in football. If you've performed well, you need to keep going.
"We've scored 20 goals in the last three games, but it's my job to show what we can do better. Anything is possible in a game like against Leverkusen. We'll prepare the team to perform to their max on Saturday[Sunday AEST]. Then we move on."
While Bayern's attack has made headlines in recent weeks, its early-season success has also been founded on defensive solidity, with two clean sheets in four league matches.
In the 5-0 win over Werder Bremen last week, Bayern did not allow its opponent to record a single shot.
Bremen also had just 10 touches in the opposition box and entered the final third just 29 times across the 90 minutes.
Kompany hailed the team's collective defensive effort, adding: "We didn't allow a single chance against Bremen. That's not just down to the defence.
"We need to do everything as a team. We've done that very well in the last few games. I have a lot of trust in the squad."
