Kane believes that patience and a high level of performance were the key factors in eliminating Real Madrid.
2026-04-17 11:24
In the crucial second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final, German giants Bayern Munich defeated Real Madrid 4-3, thanks to goals from Pavlovic, Kane, Diaz, and Olise in a tight match. England star Kane stated in an interview that the team's high intensity and patience were key factors in their victory.
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Neuer made a mistake early in the game, allowing Güler to chip the ball into the empty net, giving Real Madrid a dream start of 1-0. However, five minutes later, Kimmich assisted Pavlovic's header from a corner kick to equalize for Bayern Munich at 1-1. In the 30th minute, Güler scored directly from a free kick, putting Real Madrid ahead 2-1.
In the 38th minute, Kane received a diagonal pass from Upamecano in the penalty area and curled a shot into the net, making the score 2-2 for Bayern Munich. In the 42nd minute, Vinicius Jr. passed the ball across the box, and Mbappe slotted it home, putting Real Madrid ahead 3-2 again.
In the 86th minute of the second half, Camavinga refused to return possession of the ball and was sent off after accumulating his second yellow card. In the 90th minute, Musiala passed the ball back to Diaz outside the penalty area, who then fired a long-range shot into the net, leveling the score at 3-3 for Bayern Munich. In stoppage time of the second half, Kane passed the ball to Olise, who received it, broke into the penalty area, and chipped the ball into the net.
Ultimately, Bayern Munich secured a 4-3 victory at the Allianz Arena, eliminating Real Madrid with a total score of 6-4.
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane said, "It's a tough match, and we know that playing against Real Madrid in the Champions League will be very difficult. They have a special connection to this competition, so we have to be at the highest level to beat them and eliminate them."
"The first half was a bit crazy. We had the worst start ever, but we got back into the game well and looked like the more threatening side. But their players in transition attacks were really able to deliver the fatal blow, and that's where we got punished."
Kane pointed out, "In the second half, we told ourselves to be more patient. We knew that as the game progressed, we would gradually gain the upper hand, and ultimately we seized our opportunities in the later stages of the game."
In addition, Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said, "It was a very emotionally volatile match. We had a lot of possession and always felt we could score. But that's how Real Madrid are; they were constantly threatening."
"The players have a very strong mentality and are able to adjust quickly in adversity. The fans have also given us tremendous support. We remain calm and always believe that our moment will come."
In addition, Bayern Munich will focus on the Bundesliga and German Cup semi-final challenges, and then travel to the Parc des Princes to challenge defending champions Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final.
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