Kane's Champions League Curse Continues: Bayern Star Backs PSG over Arsenal
The Champions League dream for Harry Kane and Bayern Munich is shattered once again, as a hard-fought semi-final clash saw them agonizingly fall to Paris Saint-Germain. Despite a spirited second-leg performance at the Allianz Arena, a 1-1 draw wasn't enough to overturn the deficit, culminating in a devastating 6-5 aggregate defeat.
Key Takeaways from Kane's UCL Exit
- Harry Kane and Bayern Munich were eliminated by PSG after a 6-5 aggregate defeat in the Champions League semi-finals
- Kane labelled PSG slight favourites against Arsenal in the upcoming Champions League final
- Bayern were left frustrated by several controversial refereeing decisions during the second leg
- Kane became the first player since Cristiano Ronaldo to score in six straight Champions League knockout games
Kane Makes PSG Favourites for Final
Following Bayern’s elimination, Kane backed PSG to have a slight edge in the upcoming Champions League final against Arsenal due to their experience as reigning champions. "PSG being champions probably hold the right to be slight favourites but overall, two top teams going at it and it will be an even match," he explained.
The England captain highlighted the contrasting styles between the two finalists while stressing the fine margins that often decide major European matches. "It is really even. Two totally different teams in the way they play but two very strong teams. It will be an interesting final."
When asked whether he would watch PSG face his former rivals Arsenal, Kane admitted the disappointment of Bayern’s exit was still fresh. "I don't know, it depends where I am. Right now I am just disappointed."
Refereeing Decisions Spark Bayern Frustration
The semi-final also featured several controversial moments that left Bayern frustrated with the officiating. Kane openly questioned referee Joao Pinheiro’s decisions, particularly over a rejected handball appeal involving Joao Neves and PSG defender Nuno Mendes avoiding a second yellow card.
"Everyone who watched the game will have the same decision," Kane said. "How you give the handball last week and don't give it this week, both are just crazy." He also added: "PSG should have had a clear second yellow card. He [the referee] changed his mind, maybe the atmosphere got to him."
Personal Milestone Offers Little Comfort
Despite Bayern’s elimination, Kane achieved an impressive individual milestone by becoming the first player since Cristiano Ronaldo to score in six consecutive Champions League knockout matches. Still, the record brought limited satisfaction for the striker, who has delivered 55 goals in all competitions this season but remains without Europe’s biggest prize.
"I think it has been a very strong season, but always in the Champions League it will come down to the final margins," Kane reflected. "We had the dream of winning all the trophies, we are good enough to be able to do that and that is why it hurts."
Bayern will now shift attention back to domestic competition, with the DFB-Pokal final against Stuttgart representing their remaining opportunity to finish the season with silverware.
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