Harry Kane is the main talking point ahead of Bayern Munich’s huge UEFA Champions League clash with Real Madrid. With the first leg set to be played at the Santiago Bernabeu, all eyes are on whether Bayern’s top scorer will be fit enough to start.
The situation is still not completely clear. Harry Kane picked up an ankle problem while on international duty with England, and it ruled him out of Bayern’s recent league win over Freiburg. That absence immediately raised concern, not just because of the timing, but because of how important he has been this season. His numbers speak for themselves, with 48 goals and five assists in 40 games. Replacing that kind of impact, especially in a match of this magnitude, is nearly impossible.
Slight optimism but no guarantees yet for Harry Kane
There are signs things are improving. Kane has returned to training and was involved in the final session before the team travelled to Spain. That alone has given Bayern a boost, as it suggests the injury is not as serious as first feared. At the same time, the club has been careful not to reveal too much about the exact issue, which has only added to the uncertainty.
🚨🔙 Harry Kane is back and travels to Madrid with FC Bayern squad to face Real. pic.twitter.com/LWyOxiTsOK
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 6, 2026
What does help Bayern’s case is that Kane is part of the travelling squad. That keeps the door open for him to feature, even if he might not be at full fitness. Within the squad, there seems to be little doubt about his involvement. Joshua Kimmich has already made it clear he expects Kane to be on the pitch, and manager Vincent Kompany also appears quietly confident.
Bayern have handled the situation carefully in the lead up, resting key players in their last match to avoid any extra risks. It shows how seriously they are taking this tie.
At this point, it feels like a late decision. Kane’s presence could shape the entire game, but even if he is not fully fit, Bayern may still take the gamble. In a match like this, having your best player available, even at less than 100 percent, can make all the difference.
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