Bayern can clinch the German championship for the 35th time on Sunday evening, and they need only a draw against VfB Stuttgart at 17.30 Uhr on DAZN to do it. If they take even a point in bayern - stuttgart, their lead over Borussia Dortmund would rise to 13 points with four matchdays left, ending the title race before the final stretch.
Vincent Kompany spent Saturday lunchtime at Säbener Straße training his team and then brought the players’ families behind the screen for a gathering that had the feel of a club waiting to celebrate. Anika Neuer, Lina Kimmich and Ines-Sarah Laimer were among those who came, and Laimer later posted a photo on Instagram showing an ice cream truck and a small coffee stand from Alrighty Coffee.
That detail fit a broader pattern around Kompany’s side. Over the past few weeks, he has been organizing family gatherings behind the training screen from time to time to build cohesion inside the club, while the title match against Stuttgart has also prompted thoughts of rotation and preparation. The timing matters because Bayern do not need a win to finish first; they only need to avoid losing, a rare position for a team that has spent the season chasing a trophy it can now secure on home turf.
The only real uncertainty is how Bayern approach the day before a possible championship. Kompany has tried to make the group feel connected beyond the pitch, and Saturday’s setup suggested he wanted the squad calm, together and ready for the match that could settle the title by early evening. If Bayern do the simple thing and draw, the celebration starts immediately.
