""We're always favourites at home. But every game has its risks; every team comes to get points. What happened in the past had nothing to do with Merlin Polzin (HSV coach) or me. The club has confidence following their promotion. That can always be dangerous. They go in with complete confidence because they won a lot of games last season. It's nice for the two cities;""
""I haven't played for many clubs in my career, only 3. I've always maintained contact with them. My time in Hamburg wasn't easy on a sporting level, and it wasn't easy personally either, but it was also enjoyable. My mother died during that time, and my sister had cancer. But I made many friends; the club was always there for me.""
""I still remember the game; afterward, I decided I wanted to leave. In 2008, there were the Olympic Games in China, and HSV brought me back, and then I sat on the bench in Munich. I was so angry [laughs]. My country was playing in the semi-finals and I wasn't allowed to play. That was unacceptable to me on principle. Everything else at HSV was great; I have great memories of that time. My father tried to convince me to stay back then.""
Vincent Kompany previewed Bayern Munich's match against Hamburger SV and acknowledged home advantage alongside risks each opponent poses. He noted HSV's confidence after promotion and the north–south rivalry between the two cities. Kompany reflected on his personal connection to Hamburg, recalling sporting and personal difficulties during his time there, including bereavement and illness in his family. He described strong friendships and club support in Hamburg. Kompany stated his current focus is on Bayern Munich, aiming to build the same connection with the club that he experienced in Hamburg, and he retains vivid memories of past matches.
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