‘All to play for’ – Harry Kane sends Bayern Munich rally cry after Champions League setback
Harry Kane insists Bayern Munich are still in contention to reach the Champions League last four despite defeat to Inter Milan. Bayern were beaten 2-1 in their Champions League quarter-final first leg at the Munich Football Arena on Tuesday night. Inter scored a late winner to take a 2-1 lead into the second legGetty Bayern must produce a comeback away from home if they are to play in the semi-finalsGetty Thomas Muller levelled the scoring after Lautaro Martinez’s stunner but Davide Frattesi netted a late winner for the visitors. Inter have won all five of their matches at the San Siro in this season’s Champions League, so Bayern face a huge task on Wednesday. However, Kane doesn’t believe his side are dead and buried ahead of the second leg judging by his rallying cry on social media. “A disappointing result last night but lots of good things we can take from the game. Tie isn’t over! All to play for next week,” he said on X. Kane has been crucial to Bayern’s Champions League journey so far, scoring ten goals in 12 appearances. He is joint-second with Serhou Guirassy of Borussia Dortmund in the standings and one behind Barcelona star Raphinha. The 31-year-old has scored 34 goals across all competitions for Bayern during his second season in Germany. Vincent Kompany’s side will be looking to bounce back on Saturday in Der Klassiker against Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga. A win would push them closer to winning the title as they are currently first and lead the holders Bayer Leverkusen by six points. However, they will then face the challenge of overcoming their first-leg defeat to Inter when they travel to the San Siro four days later. Kane believes the tie isn’t over and is hopeful of Bayern making it throughGetty Inter will provide a huge task for them at the San SiroAFP The two sides first met in the Champions League group stages during the 2006-07 season, with Bayern winning the first fixture and drawing the second. Inter gained revenge by beating them 2-0 in the 2010 final at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid under legendary manager José Mourinho. A last 16 victory followed the next season before they met again after 11 years in the 2022/23 groups, with Bayern winning both matches. Whoever wins this season’s quarter-final will come up against either Barcelona or Dortmund in the semi-finals. One of Arsenal, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa will then be their opposition in the final should they get there. Arsenal beat Madrid 3-0 in their quarter-final on Tuesday whilst PSG host Villa in the first leg tonight, live on talkSPORT. Match Stats
Harry Kane insists Bayern Munich are still in contention to reach the Champions League last four despite defeat to Inter Milan.
Bayern were beaten 2-1 in their Champions League quarter-final first leg at the Munich Football Arena on Tuesday night.
Thomas Muller levelled the scoring after Lautaro Martinez’s stunner but Davide Frattesi netted a late winner for the visitors.
Inter have won all five of their matches at the San Siro in this season’s Champions League, so Bayern face a huge task on Wednesday.
However, Kane doesn’t believe his side are dead and buried ahead of the second leg judging by his rallying cry on social media.
“A disappointing result last night but lots of good things we can take from the game. Tie isn’t over! All to play for next week,” he said on X.
Kane has been crucial to Bayern’s Champions League journey so far, scoring ten goals in 12 appearances.
He is joint-second with Serhou Guirassy of Borussia Dortmund in the standings and one behind Barcelona star Raphinha.
The 31-year-old has scored 34 goals across all competitions for Bayern during his second season in Germany.
Vincent Kompany’s side will be looking to bounce back on Saturday in Der Klassiker against Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga.
A win would push them closer to winning the title as they are currently first and lead the holders Bayer Leverkusen by six points.
However, they will then face the challenge of overcoming their first-leg defeat to Inter when they travel to the San Siro four days later.
The two sides first met in the Champions League group stages during the 2006-07 season, with Bayern winning the first fixture and drawing the second.
Inter gained revenge by beating them 2-0 in the 2010 final at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid under legendary manager José Mourinho.
A last 16 victory followed the next season before they met again after 11 years in the 2022/23 groups, with Bayern winning both matches.
Whoever wins this season’s quarter-final will come up against either Barcelona or Dortmund in the semi-finals.
One of Arsenal, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa will then be their opposition in the final should they get there.
Arsenal beat Madrid 3-0 in their quarter-final on Tuesday whilst PSG host Villa in the first leg tonight, live on talkSPORT.
