FC Bayern advances to the semi-finals of the Champions League against Arsenal. Harry Kane takes revenge on his unrequited childhood love.
Munich – FC Bayern has done it and is in the semi-finals of the Champions League! The Munich team deservedly beat Arsenal FC 1-0 - that should also have been a satisfaction for Harry Kane. The FCB striker was once sorted out by the Gunners.
Harry Kane defeats Arsenal FC with FC Bayern
After the 2-2 draw in the first leg against Arsenal, Kimmich caused the Allianz Arena to shake: FC Bayern moved into the CL semi-finals. The Munich team showed a concentrated performance from the start and hardly allowed their opponents to develop.
Harry Kane will probably find progress against Arsenal particularly sweet. After all, the London native fought numerous duels with his former club Tottenham Hotspur against their city rivals.
Bayern star Harry Kane hits his childhood love
Kane was unable to put his stamp on the game (grade 4) and remained scoreless this time after his penalty goal in the first leg. Nevertheless, the attacker put himself at the service of the team and repeatedly managed to relieve the pressure by securing long balls.
Kane was probably doubly motivated against Arsenal. The 30-year-old has more than just a long-standing rivalry with the North Londoners. Quite the opposite: Kane once played for Arsenal as a youth and was rejected when he was just nine years old. A hard blow for the boy who, according to the English sports magazine
The Athletic,
grew up as an Arsenal fan.
“Too small, a bit chubby”: Bayern star Kane was rejected by Arsenal
“He was short, not particularly fast, a bit chubby. It was hard for him to really show off his qualities,” said his teammate at the time, Chuks Aneke. Arsenal youth coach Dan Buck said: “Back then people didn’t see what he was trying to do – they only saw what he could do. “Harry tried things but his body couldn’t do them.”
But Kane, who recently made a clear announcement about his future, didn't give up - even if he had to digest the decision first. “Obviously I had friends at Arsenal so it was a little disappointing that I couldn't play with them, but for me at that age it didn't matter who I played for, I just wanted to play football. It was a disappointment, but it was about pushing on, working hard and seeing what happens,” said the England captain last year.
Harry Kane takes revenge on his childhood love with FC Bayern
A little more than twenty years later, Kane returned the favor and beat his childhood love in the Champions League. Meanwhile, the English press dissects Arsenal after “Kimmich’s torpedo header”: “Incompetence” on the big stage.
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