Sebastian Hoeneß led Bayern Munich’s U-23s to an unprecedented third-division victory in 2019/20, and Bayern’s treble that year raised concerns about an even greater era of Bavarian dominance. Those expectations did not fully materialize: Hoeneß left, the U-23s were relegated the following season, and Bayern stopped winning the DFB-Pokal. Bayern also ended a Bundesliga title-winning streak in 2024 during a chaotic period. Vincent Kompany later restored a sense of inevitability by winning the last two Bundesliga trophies. With one match remaining, Bayern can secure the domestic double against VfB Stuttgart, and Hoeneß emphasized the need for an exceptional performance against Bayern.
"We'll need an exceptional performance. That's what we're aiming for; we need what you always need against Bayern,"
"We've got a taste for it - that's what [captain Atakan Karazor] said a year ago, and you could feel it again when we reached the final quite comfortably. We've got the best possible match-up against one of the best teams in Europe."
"My history with the club probably makes it a bit special. But we're playing against a team who have dominated the game in impressive fashion over the last few decades. It's a special incentive - a lo"
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