Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich LIVE: Champions League team news as Harry Kane a doubt for Bernabeu quarter-final | OneFootball

Harry Kane trained ahead of the quarter-final at the Bernabeu (AFP via Getty Images)

Real Madrid host Bayern Munich at the Bernabeu for the first leg of their blockbuster Champions League quarter-final clash.

Despite an indifferent league phase and a faltering LaLiga title challenge, Madrid’s 5-1 aggregate win over Manchester City in the last-16 shows how destructive they can be in full flow. With their history in this competition, the 16-time winners remain dangerous opponents in spite of lingering struggles.

Conversely, Bayern are having a superb season. They sit nine points clear at the top of the Bundesliga and have their sights set on winning a treble. Vincent Kompany’s side swept past Atalanta 10-2 on aggregate to reach the quarter-final and beating Real would prove their credentials as title challengers.

Star striker Harry Kane is enjoying the finest season of his club career, meanwhile, and trained before the first leg to potentially offer the German side a huge injury boost after the England international picked up a small knock last week.

Vini Jr on Harry Kane

There are doubts over whether Bayern Munich striker, Harry Kane, will be able to play in tonight’s match.

Even if he does not, Real know they will come up against stiff opposition.

Vinicius Jr said: "He [Kane] is a born goalscorer. He is a great player.

“But Bayern have so many good players, who switch positions and play very well. It's a great team.

“If Kane does not play, whoever plays in his position will do very well."

Mike Jones7 April 2026 16:24

Vinicius Jr on impact of Kylian Mbappe

Vinicius Jr sat down with the media ahead of tonight’s match and discussed plenty of talking including the impact of Kylian Mbappe on Real Madrid.

"When there are lots of great players, everyone talks about all of them,” he said.

“Kylian [Mbappé] scores a lot, always gives us confidence. He is here to help.

“I have an incredible connection on and off the pitch with him. We will battle and fight together for the club."

Mike Jones7 April 2026 15:36