Bayern Munich faces Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final first leg with Harry Kane's fitness uncertain. The England captain missed his country's 1-0 loss to Japan last week due to an ankle injury and only returned to training a day before the crucial match.

Bayern manager Vincent Kompany indicated a late decision on Kane's availability, stating, "I don't think he's lost his rhythm. We'll wait and then decide." The Belgian coach emphasized the importance of the match, saying, "We want to and must win the match. We'll see how it goes."

Kompany highlighted Kane's significance beyond scoring, describing him as "an absolute leader, a role model" who is "massively important for us." The free-scoring forward has been instrumental in Bayern's success this season, making his potential absence a significant concern for the German champions as they face the 15-time European Cup winners in this high-stakes encounter.