Vincent Kompany confirmed Harry Kane pushed through an ankle injury to net Bayern Munich’s second‑half winner at the Santiago Bernabéu, sealing a 2-1 first‑leg advantage over Real Madrid. The 32‑year‑old England captain said he played “beyond the pain threshold,” but felt fine the following morning, giving Kompany no reason to omit him from the squad.

Ahead of Bayern’s Bundesliga meeting with St Pauli, Kompany hinted at modest rotation, stressing that any changes will reflect the patterns already established this season. He praised the squad’s depth and the fierce competition for places, noting that the team’s recent 16‑game winning streak sets a high benchmark. Bayern sit nine points clear of Borussia Dortmund as they chase a 34th league title.

The victory puts Bayern as favourites to reach the Champions League semi‑final, likely facing either Paris Saint‑Germain or Liverpool. Kompany’s willingness to tweak the lineup underscores his pragmatic approach as the season’s final stretch approaches. With the league lead secure and momentum intact, Bayern now aim to convert their continental edge into this trophy.