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Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany has a trick up his sleeve for the Champions League

Bayern Munich is gearing up to face Norwegian side Viking FK in the Champions League, and they will train in Norway instead of Säbener Straße. The decision came from Bayern coach Vincent Kompany, who wanted to test out an unfamiliar…

By R.I.P. London Teams · Bavarian Football Works

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 8:30 PM

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Vincent Kompany altered Bayern Munich's Champions League routine to train early in Norway ahead of facing Viking FK.
The tactical decision was made to help players adapt to Viking Stadium's artificial playing surface.
Bayern Munich will travel on Monday morning and hold their final session at Viking Stadium at 6 p.m.

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Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany has altered his team's Champions League preparation routine ahead of their match against Viking FK. The squad will travel to Norway early on Monday morning to hold their final training session at Viking Stadium rather than at Säbener Straße.

The schedule change aims to allow Bayern Munich players time to adapt to the Norwegian club's artificial pitch. Kompany made the adjustment to prepare his squad properly, as Bavarian Football Works notes the club has prioritized winning the Champions League this season.

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Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany has a trick up his sleeve for the Champions League

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