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Vincent Kompany's Risk Pays Off Against PSG

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Adam Moha

29 Apr 2026 1 Min

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Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany's surprising decision to play Alphonso Davies at left-back against PSG pays off despite Davies conceding a penalty.

Vincent Kompany's Risk Pays Off Against PSG
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He took a risk against PSG! Vincent Kompany avoids a harsh verdict at Bayern Munich

Kompany's Surprising Lineup Decision

Manager Vincent Kompany surprisingly opted for Alphonso Davies at left-back against Paris Saint-Germain instead of Konrad Laimer. Although the full-back did concede a penalty, the move ultimately did not come back to haunt the coach.

The Lineup Revelation

Around an hour before this Champions League semi-final between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Bayern, a distinct whiff of Pep Guardiola suddenly swept through the Parc des Princes. The line-ups had just been posted, and Konrad Laimer was missing from the Bayern squad; instead, Alphonso Davies was included.

  • Vincent Kompany chose Alphonso Davies over Konrad Laimer for left-back.
  • The match was a Champions League semi-final.
  • The game took place at the Parc des Princes.
Confirmed: Koan Konny!

Outcome and Impact

The decision, although risky, did not lead to a harsh verdict for Vincent Kompany as the match proceeded without further complications related to the lineup choice.

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