Kompany hails Kane's evolving game as Bayern prepare for PSG semi-final clash
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany praised Harry Kane's development, stating the England captain is 'ageing like fine wine' ahead of their Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain. Kompany highlighted Kane's 53 goals in 45 appearances for Bayern since joining, noting the 32-year-old (turning 33 in July) now contributes more through build-up play, distribution, and work rate rather than just finishing—qualities he believes were underestimated in England.
Kane has scored 12 goals in 11 Champions League appearances this season, including both legs of Bayern's quarter-final comeback against Real Madrid. Bayern have already secured the Bundesliga title and German Cup final spot, while PSG pursue a potential back-to-back Champions League crown. Kompany acknowledged the teams' tight history: 'We won a couple, they won one, but the games were so tight they could have been different.' He will serve a touchline ban for the semi-final after a quarter-final caution, with Bayern also missing Raphael Guerreiro and Serge Gnabry—opening a starting role for Jamal Musiala, who broke his leg against PSG in last year's Club World Cup.
The sides previously met in November's league phase, where Bayern won 2-1 in Paris despite Kane being eclipsed by Luis Diaz's brace (and Diaz's red card). Kompany stressed there are 'no miracle solutions' to stopping PSG, emphasizing Bayern's familiarity from recent encounters. For Nigerian football fans tracking African talents abroad, Musiala's potential start represents a key subplot given his involvement in that past PSG encounter.