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Vincent Kompany says Bayern Munich star Harry Kane had issues after Real Madrid match
TL;DR
Harry Kane did not play in Bayern Munich's 5-0 win over St. Pauli, remaining on the bench after recovering from an ankle injury. His absence followed a strong performance against Real Madrid in the Champions League.
HAMBURG, GERMANY - APRIL 11: Harry Kane of FC Bayern Munich arrives at the stadium prior to the Bundesliga match between FC St. Pauli and FC Bayern München at Millerntor Stadium on April 11, 2026 in Hamburg, Germany. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images) | Getty Images
When Harry Kane sat on the bench for the entirety of Bayern Munich’s 5-0 victory over St. Pauli on Saturday, not many people batted an eye.
After all, Kane was coming off an ankle injury and a strong performance during the team’s 2-1 victory over Real Madrid last week in the Champions League. It only seemed natural for the English striker to rest after an arduous match right after dealing with an ankle ailment, right?
Right?
Well, Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany said that Kane had some minor issues after the Real Madrid victory, which necessitated Kane being held out on Saturday.
“Resting him might not be the right word. Harry felt a few reactions after the game against Real Madrid, but it’s nothing serious for the next game. We shouldn’t take too many unnecessary risks with him. It was fantastic that he played the full 90 minutes [at the Bernabéu]. We might have to play 120 minutes in the next game, who knows. I hope not, but we have to make these kinds of sensible decisions,” Kompany said (as captured by @iMiaSanMia).
That might not make Bayern Munich feels great about Kane’s status for this week, but it was the right move — and some honesty in an era where injuries are not often discussed openly.
Kane will have a few days to rest and prepare for the second leg vs. Real Madrid, but it was a smart move for the Bavarians to hold him out in what amounted to be a rout over St. Pauli.
If you are looking for more Bayern Munich and German national team coverage, check out the latest episodes of Bavarian Podcast Works, which you can get on Acast, Spotify, Apple, or any leading podcast distributor…
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Q&A
Why did Harry Kane not play against St. Pauli?
Harry Kane did not play against St. Pauli to rest after recovering from an ankle injury.
How did Harry Kane perform in the match against Real Madrid?
Harry Kane had a strong performance during Bayern Munich's 2-1 victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League.
What was the score of the Bayern Munich match against St. Pauli?
Bayern Munich won the match against St. Pauli with a score of 5-0.
