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.

Quarter-final bogeymen

The Spanish side are nine matches unbeaten against Bayern and last year’s victory was their seventh home win in their last eight matches against the German club.

Madrid have also won all three quarter-finals against Bayern, in 1987/88, 2001/02 and 2016/17.

Mike Jones7 April 2026 17:15

Head-to-head

Real Madrid have won the last four two-legged ties between the teams, most recently 4-3 on aggregate in the 2023/24 semi-finals.

Vinícius Junior struck twice in a 2-2 first-leg draw in Munich, Harry Kane getting Bayern's second goal; Alphonso Davies scored for the visitors in a 2-1 second-leg loss in Madrid.

Mike Jones7 April 2026 17:08

Harry Kane hits 50 Champions League goals as Bayern Munich thrash Atalanta

Last time out, Harry Kane became the first English player to hit 50 Champions League goals, scoring twice as Bayern Munich humbled Atalanta again to complete a 10-2 aggregate win.

The Bundesliga giants set up a mouth-watering quarter-final against Real Madrid, following up their 6-1 victory in Bergamo with a 4-1 home success at the Allianz Arena.

Harry Kane hits 50 Champions League goals as Bayern Munich thrash Atalanta

Bayern Munich 4-1 Atalanta (10-2 agg.): Kane became the first Englishman to a half-century in the competition in a big win for his side

Mike Jones7 April 2026 17:00

Bayern are 'unbelievable'

"Bayern are unbelievable – we've seen what they can do this season,” said Real coach Alvaro Arbeloa.

“We have a lot of respect for them; they're having an exceptional season. I think Bayern have been the most consistent side in Europe this season.

“They are very complete: they're fearless, aggressive, very focused defensively, with an unbelievable striker in Harry Kane."

Mike Jones7 April 2026 16:45

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