Former Bayern Munich and Real Madrid legend Toni Kroos has delivered a bold assessment of the German champions’ dominance, claiming that Vincent Kompany’s side are “too far ahead” of their Bundesliga rivals — a situation that could ironically backfire when Europe’s elite competition heats up.
Speaking on his Einfach mal Luppen podcast, Kroos suggested that Bayern’s lack of domestic challenge might leave them untested ahead of crucial Champions League knockout rounds. “I think Bayern will be champions by March or April,” Kroos said. “Leverkusen are in transition, Dortmund and Leipzig can’t compete for long, and the rest simply don’t have the consistency. Bayern won’t be tested in the Bundesliga before the decisive Champions League matches.”
Kroos, who lifted multiple Champions League titles during his glittering career, explained that while domestic comfort is usually welcome, it can dull a team’s competitive edge when the pressure rises in Europe. “They’ll have to make the most of the big games in the UCL league phase because those are the only real challenges they’ll face until the quarterfinals,” he warned.
Indeed, Bayern’s grip on the German top flight has tightened even further this season under new boss Vincent Kompany. The Bavarians entered the international break unbeaten and cruising after a 3–0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt, capped off by yet another Harry Kane masterclass. With depth, tactical clarity, and a rejuvenated squad, Bayern appear almost untouchable domestically.
However, Kroos’s comments shine a light on a growing debate among pundits and fans alike — is Bayern’s dominance making the Bundesliga too predictable? This season’s talent drain, with several stars leaving Germany for England or Spain, has left a competitive gap that Bayern seem poised to exploit effortlessly.
Still, Kompany’s project is winning admirers. The Belgian manager has restored harmony and hunger to a dressing room that once looked fractured. Players like Jamal Musiala and Joshua Kimmich are thriving again, while veterans such as Manuel Neuer and Thomas Müller continue to set the tone.
As Bayern toast their Oktoberfest celebrations, all seems perfect in Munich — but Kroos’s warning lingers. The true measure of this team’s greatness won’t come from another Bundesliga crown. It will come under the lights of Europe, when Bayern must prove they’re not just Germany’s best, but Europe’s unstoppable
