Bayern Munich beat Freiburg to return top of Bundesliga while Kompany recovers in hospital
Bayern Munich defeated Freiburg to reclaim first place in the Bundesliga, dedicating the win to manager Vincent Kompany, who is recovering in hospital after collapsing at a training session.
Bayern Munich beat Freiburg to move back to the top of the Bundesliga, with the German champions paying tribute to their absent manager, Vincent Kompany. Kompany is recovering in hospital after he collapsed while watching Bayern's second team train.
The match went ahead without Kompany in charge, and Bayern secured the result needed to return to the summit of the league table. The club used the occasion to acknowledge their manager's situation as he continues his recovery.
The article does not give the score, the goalscorers or further details of the game, and it does not specify how Bayern's coaching duties were arranged in Kompany's absence. It also does not describe his current medical condition beyond stating that he is recovering in hospital.
The source does not include any supporter reaction or contrasting views on the result or on Kompany's situation. Coverage of the match was available to UK viewers through Bundesliga highlights on BBC iPlayer.
