Vincent Kompany surprises with high praise for Vinicius Junior after Bayern Munich's Champions League victory over Real Madrid

Kompany Hails Vinicius Junior's Character

Vincent Kompany hailed the character of Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior after his Bayern Munich side secured a vital 2-1 Champions League victory at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Bayern Munich's Clinical Display

The Belgian manager insisted that protecting unique talents like the Brazilian forward remains more important than any result, especially following recent alleged racial abuse aimed at the Madrid star. Bayern secured a slender advantage in their Champions League quarter-final first leg after a clinical display in the Spanish capital. Kompany’s side raced into a two-goal lead through Luis Diaz and the returning Harry Kane, before a late Kylian Mbappe strike narrowed the deficit for the hosts.

• Bayern Munich won 2-1 against Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final first leg.
• Luis Diaz and Harry Kane scored for Bayern Munich.
• Kylian Mbappe scored for Real Madrid.

Vincent Kompany paid an unexpected tribute to Vinicius Junior, whom he met for the first time during a friendly touchline embrace before the second half.

Kompany's Tribute to Vinicius Junior

After the game, Kompany paid an unexpected tribute to Vinicius Junior.