Home / Football / Champions League News Bayern Munich sweating on Kane fitness ahead of Real Madrid clash Harry Kane is in a race to get fit for the Champions League quarter-finals this week Written by Mitch Fretton Last Update: April 6, 2026 10:06:22 pm BST 2 min read Bayern Munich are monitoring the condition of Harry Kane ahead of their Champions League quarter-final clash with Real Madrid on Tuesday, with a late call expected on the strikers involvement. Kane trained with the squad before travelling to Spain, having been sidelined recently by what has been described as a minor ankle issue. The problem ruled him out of both Englands friendly against Japan and Bayerns weekend win over Freiburg, raising concerns over his availability for the first leg.Head coach Vincent Kompany has kept his plans undisclosed, confirming only that a final decision will be taken closer to kick-off. Key figure in Bayerns plansKanes potential absence would represent a significant blow given his output this season. The England captain has been central to Bayerns attacking play, leading the Bundesliga scoring charts and contributing heavily in Europe.Team-mate Joshua Kimmich emphasised the strikers broader influence, pointing not only to his goal return but also his leadership and link-up play. He said: How many goals has he scored? How many assists does he have? Forty or 50 this season?This shows how important he is apart from all the goals extremely vital for our game.We are glad he is here with us. He is not only a poacher or a selfish goalscorer just trying to score as many goals as he can for us.He is an absolute leader who is always trying to have the maximum success for the team. This is a very special mindset for an attacking player. Hes a role model.It is important to have Harry on the pitch with us with all his qualities of leadership.Kompany indicated that the club will take a cautious approach, weighing up medical feedback before making a final call. Topics: FC Bayern Munich Harry Kane Follow us: Mitch Fretton Reporter Mitch is a freelance sports journalist with experience working for LiveScore, GOAL and Colchester United. He has experience working from both his desk at home and in the press box at games covering the Champions League and international football. Read more from Mitch Fretton
