"The youngsters (Lennart Karl and Tom Bischof) grew into their roles, Jonas Urbig got a key match in as the starting goalkeeper, and injury returnees Jamal Musiala and Alphonso Davies each got to continue working on their recoveries. Nicolas Jackson put in a solid shift early on, and then gave way for a well-rested Harry Kane to smash in a fantastic goal."
"On top of that, there is the first round of the knockouts for teams outside of the Top Eight. It's a lot to juggle and a challenge for any team, even one as dominant as Bayern. Timing of injuries, a need to recover or maintain form...there are many factors for head coach Vincent Kompany to take into consideration when it comes time to set the lineups."
Bayern Munich secured second place in the Champions League league phase with a 2-1 win over PSV Eindhoven, ending the campaign with seven wins from eight matches. Harry Kane emphasized the toughness of the group against PSG, Arsenal and Chelsea and credited the squad's resilience. The Champions League expansion increased group-phase fixtures to eight matches and added a knockout round, raising scheduling and recovery demands. Head coach Vincent Kompany rotated the squad, integrating youngsters and managing returning players, with Nicolas Jackson starting before Harry Kane scored. The team now gets a break to focus on recovery and domestic competitions.
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