Match result & Context:
Arsenal’s 3-1 win lifted them to the top of the group with a perfect record (15 points), while Bayern remained at 12 points and dropped to third place. They managed a strong first half, but lost momentum in the second. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

What Kompany said after the match

“Any team can lose — that’s football. I thought we didn’t have a bad start in the first half, but we conceded from a set-piece. Then we equalized and I felt that if we kept up the level in the first half, we could win. But in the second half we lost our rhythm.” :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

About his opponent: “They were better. They managed the match really well and exploited the small moments.” :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

On what comes next: “I’m not looking for excuses. We must fix our problems by Saturday. The players are hungry for the next match.” :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

On the impact of this loss: “The Champions League isn’t decided today. We haven’t lost anything in terms of qualification. But we must react and make sure this match matters when we reach decisive moments in March and April.” :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

“I’d like to play them again as soon as possible.” — Kompany hopes for a rematch soon, ideally in the next stages. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Comments from Manuel Neuer (Bayern’s goalkeeper)

Neuer admitted that Arsenal deserved the win, especially given their strong second half. “Obviously it doesn’t feel good. We wanted to win today, but when you look at the second half, Arsenal earned it. We weren’t fully there at the important moments and didn’t create enough chances, especially in the second half.” :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}