'Our year': Kane and Bayern primed for Champions League tilt
Harry Kane says Bayern need luck and stronger depth as they chase a first Champions League title since 2020.
- Bayern Munich begins their pursuit of a seventh European Cup at home against Norwegians Bodo/Glimt on Thursday, targeting the title after recent near-misses in Europe.
- Coach Vincent Kompany has made the Champions League the team's primary target alongside domestic dominance, with Harry Kane stating "it has to be our year" regarding European ambitions.
- Bayern fell agonisingly short against eventual champions Paris Saint-Germain in last season's semi-final, and Real Madrid eliminated them in a previous semi-final, fueling this year's determination.
- Former midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger expressed concerns about squad depth, while midfielder Jamal Musiala returned without incident in Saturday's scoreless draw at Schalke after a neurological disorder.
- Despite expected Bundesliga dominance, Bayern may need to adapt tactically against European opponents, as Schweinsteiger noted bench options made a difference in previous continental matches.
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The footballers from outsider Bodö/Glimt know how to annoy big teams. Is this also successful against the Bayern? The coach and a former Bundesliga pro express themselves on the big task.
FC Bayern München starts the next attempt to win the Champions League. And really nobody wants to hide their own ambitions with the five-time winner of the royal class. On the contrary: There are good announcements.
The goal is Madrid, where the final of the Champions League will be held in June 2027. However, the first stage of the group is the one in which FC Bayern starts with a home match against FK Bodö/Glimt. The game starts at 9 p.m. in the liveticker.
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France24'Our year': Kane and Bayern primed for Champions League tilt
Bayern fell agonisingly short against eventual champions Paris Saint-Germain in a wild semi-final last campaign. PSG won a manic first leg 5-4 and then frustrated Bayern in a 1-1 draw in the second in Munich to advance to the final, where they beat Arsenal on penalties to win a second straight title. Bayern start their latest tilt at a seventh European Cup at home against Norwegians Bodo/Glimt on Thursday. Those around the club, such as former m…
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