Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany coached Bayer Leverkusen attacker Nathan Tell at Burnley, so when the 25-year-old entered his team’s 1-0 win over the Bavarians in the DFB-Pokal, the coach likely knew his old charge was capable of making a big play.

Given the new format is a giant table, it's accurate to say Bayern are mediocre at best. They dispose of relegation fodder and then get beaten when harder tests arise.

Bayern Munich will be without Harry Kane for the first time this season when Vincent Kompany’s side host Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen in the DFB Pokal Round of 16 on Tuesday night. The