TRENDING NEWS; Bayern Munich Star Points Finger at Harry Kane After……seemore 👇
Munich, Germany – April 9, 2025
Bayern Munich’s Champions League campaign came to a crushing halt last night after a dramatic 3-2 aggregate defeat to Real Madrid, and emotions are beginning to boil over within the squad. In the aftermath of the loss, tensions have surfaced in the dressing room, with one Bayern star reportedly pointing the finger at marquee striker Harry Kane for failing to deliver in the club’s biggest game of the season.
Kane, who joined the Bavarian giants from Tottenham Hotspur last summer in a record-breaking deal worth €100 million, was expected to be the final piece in Bayern’s European puzzle. Despite an impressive debut Bundesliga season, where he currently leads the scoring charts with 28 goals, Kane failed to find the net in either leg of the Champions League quarter-final clash against Madrid, and his performance has drawn sharp internal criticism.
According to sources close to the club, Bayern veteran Thomas Müller expressed frustration in the dressing room following the final whistle at the Allianz Arena. Though Müller did not name Kane outright in his post-match media duties, insiders claim he made several pointed remarks about the lack of clinical finishing and leadership in the final third, comments which were clearly directed at the English captain.
“Big players are meant for big moments,” Müller reportedly said in a private conversation with teammates. “You don’t spend €100 million for someone to go missing when it matters most.”
Kane’s subdued showing against Real Madrid has left many supporters and pundits scratching their heads. While he contributed with some link-up play and had a goal disallowed for a marginal offside in the first leg, he ultimately failed to produce the cutting edge Bayern desperately needed. The German champions were undone by a late Jude Bellingham strike in the return leg, sealing their fate and sending the Spanish giants through to the semi-finals.
In his defense, Kane was quick to acknowledge the team’s shortcomings. Speaking to the press after the game, he said, “It’s disappointing, no doubt about it. We had our chances, and as a striker, I take responsibility when we don’t score. I’m here to help this club win trophies, and tonight we fell short.”
Despite his humility, the pressure is mounting on Kane to justify the club’s heavy investment, especially given Bayern’s historically high standards. The Bavarian side have not lifted the Champions League trophy since 2020, and this season marked another missed opportunity in what many saw as a golden chance.
The post-match tension has reportedly left manager Thomas Tuchel with a challenge to manage the dressing room in the final stretch of the season. With Bayern now out of Europe and facing a close Bundesliga title race with Bayer Leverkusen, maintaining unity and morale will be critical.
Tuchel, however, stood by Kane in his post-match comments. “Harry’s a world-class player,” the manager said. “It’s easy to point fingers after a loss, but football is a team sport. We win together and we lose together. Harry’s been exceptional this season and I have no doubts about his commitment or quality.”
Still, some fans and pundits are echoing Müller’s alleged concerns. Former Bayern midfielder and current Sky Deutschland analyst Lothar Matthäus was among those critical of Kane’s performance. “He was too passive,” Matthäus said. “This was the moment for him to show why he’s one of the best strikers in the world. But he didn’t do enough to influence the outcome.”
Others, however, argue that Bayern’s problems go beyond Kane. The midfield was overrun for long periods by Madrid’s trio of Bellingham, Valverde, and Camavinga, and defensive lapses in both legs ultimately proved costly.
“Blaming Kane alone is unfair,” said journalist Raphael Honigstein. “Yes, he didn’t score, but this is a systemic issue. Bayern lacked control in midfield and allowed Madrid too much space. The defense was vulnerable, and the substitutions were questionable. Kane didn’t miss a sitter — he barely got the service he thrives on.”
The debate is likely to continue as Bayern lick their wounds and refocus on domestic competitions. With key fixtures ahead and questions being asked about the squad’s leadership, Tuchel will need his top players — including Kane — to respond.
For Kane, this is uncharted territory. He left Spurs in search of silverware, but the Champions League remains elusive. With each passing year, the pressure builds, and narratives about his performances in big games grow louder.
Former England international Rio Ferdinand defended Kane on TNT Sports after the match, saying: “Harry Kane doesn’t become a bad player overnight. He’s been scoring goals all season. Sometimes in these tight games, it just doesn’t fall your way. I wouldn’t be too quick to turn on him.”
Yet within the Bayern camp, the expectation is unforgiving. Club legends like Müller and Neuer have spent over a decade chasing European glory, and for them, any perceived underperformance in key matches is a bitter pill.
The next few weeks will be crucial for Kane to regain the full confidence of his teammates and fans. A strong finish in the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal could help silence critics and restore morale. But as Bayern look ahead, one thing is clear: the honeymoon period for Kane is over, and the spotlight is only getting hotter.
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