Harry Kane sets sights on Champions League title with Bayern Munich

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Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Harry Kane sets sights on Champions League title with Bayern Munich
Summary

Bayern Munich enters the upcoming Champions League campaign with a renewed focus on securing the European trophy for the first time since 2020. Forward Harry Kane publicly identified the tournament as the club's primary ambition after repeated semi-final exits in recent years. Coach Vincent Kompany confirmed that winning the competition remains a core objective for the season, alongside their standard domestic goals. The team begins its European schedule at home against Bodo/Glimt on Thursday. While squad depth has been addressed through the additions of Ismael Saibari and Nathaniel Brown, concerns remain regarding the management of Jamal Musiala, who recently returned from a health-related absence. Analysts continue to monitor whether the current roster possesses the necessary bench strength to navigate a demanding European schedule.

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  • Bayern Munich opens its Champions League campaign at home against Bodo/Glimt on Thursday.
  • Harry Kane has reached the semi-finals twice in three seasons with Bayern Munich.
  • Ismael Saibari and Nathaniel Brown joined the squad this summer to improve depth.
  • Jamal Musiala returned to the field in a weekend match against Schalke.
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  • 4:11 AMYahoo Sports'Our year': Kane and Bayern primed for Champions League tilt
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Bayern Munich have made it clear their main goal this season is to win the Champions League after recent near-misses, with Harry Kane saying "it has to be our year".Bayern have twice made the Champions League semi-finals in Kane's three years at the club, but no further.

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