What is the aim for Kompany, Kane and Bayern?

What the report says

Bayern Munich begin their Bundesliga title defence as heavy favourites, with BBC Sport framing the question of what would count as success for Vincent Kompany and Harry Kane this season. The club, who host Stuttgart on Friday, are chasing a third straight league crown after dominating German football for much of the past decade and a half. They also already have a Super Cup win over Borussia Dortmund this season, adding to expectations around another strong campaign.

The article says Bayern’s internal standards remain very high: league success is considered the minimum, while a serious Champions League run is also part of the target. Kompany has brought stability since arriving from Burnley, and BBC Sport notes that Bayern’s hierarchy appear satisfied as long as the team stays among Europe’s elite, even if winning the Champions League is not seen as essential every year.

For Kane, the focus is on individual records as well as trophies. He has become a central figure at Bayern, scoring at a prolific rate and remaining in contention for major individual honours such as the Ballon d’Or, though BBC Sport notes that outcome depends on wider voting rather than just his performances. The piece also says Bayern have made only limited summer changes, adding Nathaniel Brown and Ismael Saibari while losing several players on free transfers.

There is also a health update on Jamal Musiala, who says he is receiving treatment after collapsing during summer friendlies. BBC Sport says Bayern will need to manage his situation carefully as they try to maintain their domestic dominance and challenge again in Europe.