Bayern Munich’s success in the Champions League hinges on Harry Kane’s performance.

Harry Kane of Bayern Munich celebrated in style after scoring his team’s third goal in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg match against SS Lazio. The match took place at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany on March 5, 2024.

Bayern Munich, known for their brilliant squad, can only go as far as Harry Kane in this season’s UEFA Champions League, according to former Bayern midfielder Owen Hargreaves. Kane, the England captain, showcased his talent by scoring twice in a 3-0 victory over Lazio on Tuesday night, securing his team’s spot in the quarter-finals with a 3-1 aggregate victory. This impressive performance took his goal tally for the season to 33, continuing his incredible debut campaign since joining Bayern from Tottenham Hotspur.

Hargreaves, who was following the match as part of TNT Sports’ Champions League coverage, emphasized the importance of Kane to Bayern’s European aspirations. He highlighted Kane and fellow goalscorer Thomas Muller as the players needed in big moments. Hargreaves acknowledged the firepower of Bayern’s squad, including the likes of Kingsley Coman, Serge Gnabry, Alphonso Davies, Kim Min-jae, and Dayot Upamecano. However, he firmly stated that Bayern can only go as far as Harry Kane, who has been exceptional throughout the season.

Kane’s double at the Allianz Arena also marked a significant milestone, as he became the first British player to surpass the 50-goal mark in European competitions, with a total of 51 goals. This achievement extended his lead over Steven Gerrard (41) and Wayne Rooney (40) in the all-time list.

However, Rio Ferdinand believes that Kane has his sights set on other goals. Ferdinand acknowledged the greatness of Gerrard and Rooney but believes that Kane will surpass them once he finishes his career. Ferdinand also mentioned that Kane’s focus is on winning silverware, which is why he made the move to Bayern Munich. He sees this as Kane’s last real opportunity to achieve his ambitions.

In conclusion, Harry Kane’s exceptional performance and goal-scoring prowess have made him the key player for Bayern Munich in their UEFA Champions League campaign. With his impressive goal tally and record-breaking achievements, Kane has proven to be a vital asset for the team. As Bayern progresses in the tournament, all eyes will be on Kane to lead them to success and potentially secure silverware for the club.