Vincent Kompany urges Bayern Munich to embrace the challenge of facing Manchester City in the Champions League knockout phase.

Bayern are 15th in the standings after seven matches, one point below eighth-placed Bayer Leverkusen, and are guaranteed a place in the last 16 as they prepare to face a Bratislava side who have lost

Bayern Munich are guaranteed a place in the playoffs for the Champions League's last 16 regardless of Wednesday's result against Slovan Bratislava, but coach Vincent Kompany is still hopeful his side can somehow navigate a top-eight finish.

With a spot in the knockouts already secure, Bayern Munich have a chance to sneak into the top eight of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday when the league phase comes to a close. Bayern enter Matchday 8 in 15th place but are just one point shy of a spot in the top eight and so direct passageway to the round of 16 is a real possibility for Vincent Kompany's side.

Bayern Munich need a big win over Slovan Bratislava on Wednesday night to have any chance of securing a top-eight finish in the league phase of the Champions League.Interestingly, Bayern coach

Bayern Munich failed to finish in the top 8 of the Champions League league phase, but is through to the playoffs, after a 3-1 win against Slovan Bratislava in a match that could’ve used more goals and a matchday that could have used a little more luck.

Bayern coach Vincent Kompany says "anything is possible" despite his team only holding a slim chance of finishing in the Champions League top eight ahead of their last league match against Slovan Bratislava at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday.