Kompany’s Kane update ahead of ‘most difficult game in Europe’

But the signs are such that Kane can play despite his ankle problems. “Harry is back. He’s been training. And he hasn’t lost any major loss of rhythm. That’s positive,” reported Kompany in Madrid.

Kompany: “I just want us to win”

Kompany is looking forward to his 100th competitive game as Bayern coach. “We are preparing for the best version of Real Madrid,” he said. “The most important thing for me is that we have full focus on the most difficult game you can have in Europe. I just want us to win, for the team not to be afraid here and to show what we can do.”

National team captain Joshua Kimmich also highlighted the outstanding importance of Kane for the Munich team around 25 hours before kick-off. “How many boxes has Harry made this season? 40? 50?” There are 48 in 40 competitive games.

Kimmich: Harry is an absolute leader

But the Englishman is much more than just a goalscorer. “Harry is not just an enforcer, a pure egotist. He is an absolute leader for us.” Kane always puts team success above all else. That’s why it’s important that the Englishman is on the pitch. Kimmich would finally like to progress against Real.

“For me, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are the biggest clubs in the world. If you want to win against Real, you have to be at the top level in terms of mentality, but also tactically. The atmosphere here is special, the crowd, the stadium. Different rules apply here,” said Kimmich.

A big difference to the previous lost knockout duels is that this time the second leg will take place in Munich: “Tomorrow is the first round, but it is not yet the decisive round.”