Kompany Sets Leon Goretzka Start for Bayern Vs. Colonia

Leon Goretzka will start in bayern vs. colonia, and Vincent Kompany wants Bayern Munich to finish its last Bundesliga game of the season with energy and concentration. The Bayern coach said the club will approach the match like any other and do everything to win it.

Kompany Backs Goretzka

Kompany said Goretzka earned the start. "Leon Goretzka will start tomorrow. But it’s not a gift [because it’s his last game at Allianz Arena]. He deserved it for his performances and what he experienced with the team over the years."

That decision sits alongside his call for a clean finish against FC Köln, a side he described as very strong on the counter and as an emotional club that brings a lot of fans. He added that Bayern needs a positive experience and that the match will require energy and concentration.

Allianz Arena Farewells

The match also carries a farewell edge before kick-off. Bild reported that Bayern will bid goodbye to Goretzka, Raphaël Guerreiro and Nicolas Jackson in front of 75,000 fans at Allianz Arena, with flowers and a collage set to be presented before the game.

Kompany’s comments framed the final home game as more than a routine league date. He said, "Every season begins with the hope of lifting the trophy again. It’s also always nice to have family there, everyone who has supported us throughout the season. So I’m really looking forward to the weekend," while also confirming that Manu will start and noting that Jonas will have many other chances to start against Köln in the future.

For Bayern, the task is simple and immediate: handle Köln, honor the departures, and leave Allianz Arena on the right note. The lineup already shows the mix Kompany wants — a start for Goretzka, a start for Manu, and a match treated with full seriousness.