Bayern have earned right to be confident after win at Real, Kompany says

Coach Vincent Kompany said Bayern Munich have earned the right to be confident after the German ​side won 2-1 at Real Madrid in Tuesday's (7 April) ‌first leg of their Champions League quarter-final.

Bayern are unbeaten in their last 14 games in all competitions as they lead ​the race to defend their Bundesliga title, ​and have the chance to reach their second ⁠straight Champions League semi-finals when they host Real ​on 15 April.

"Most important for us is to just ​continue our momentum. They're going to give us a tough game, they're the type of team who can do something ​special as well," Kompany told TNT Sports.

The last ​time Bayern beat Real was in 2017, when they won 2-1 ‌in ⁠Madrid to level their Champions League quarter-final after a first-leg loss at home. Real scored twice in extra time to reach the last four.

Bayern have not ​beaten Real ​over two ⁠legs since the 2012 Champions League semi-finals when the German side prevailed on ​penalties.

"A lot of respect for the opponent ​but ⁠also a lot of confidence as well, because I feel we've earned the right to be confident," Kompany ⁠added. "We ​have earned the right to be ​demanding even in those games... and go after a good result."