Harry Kane showcased remarkable resilience in Bayern Munich's Champions League quarterfinal match against Real Madrid, according to head coach Vincent Kompany. Despite battling pain, Kane played a crucial role in securing a 2-1 victory at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Kane's Performance and Injury Update

The England captain, who is 32 years old, returned to the starting lineup after recovering from an ankle injury. His performance included a vital goal, bringing him to just one goal shy of reaching 50 for Bayern Munich this season. Following the match, Kompany confirmed that Kane was in good condition, stating, "Harry Kane was fine after the [Real Madrid] game." He noted that while Kane played "beyond the pain threshold," there was no adverse reaction the following day, which Kompany emphasized as the most important aspect.

Looking Ahead to Upcoming Matches

Bayern Munich's victory places them in a strong position to advance to the semifinals, where they could face either Paris Saint-Germain or Liverpool. However, before their return leg against Real Madrid at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday, Kompany hinted at potential squad rotation for their Bundesliga match against St Pauli. He remarked, "If we make one or two changes, it's only what we've been doing all season," emphasizing the importance of squad depth and competition.

As Bayern Munich leads the Bundesliga by nine points over Borussia Dortmund, they are closing in on their 34th league title. In contrast, St Pauli currently sits 16th in the table and has not won any of their last four matches. Kompany acknowledged the challenges posed by St Pauli, stating, "We have a lot of respect for St Pauli," highlighting the difficulty of their previous encounters.