Harry Kane Shines in Champions League, Prefers It Over Bundesliga

Harry Kane scored twice in Bayern Munich’s 3-1 Champions League win against Chelsea, taking his tally to 21 UCL goals for the club. With 13 goals this season across competitions, he leads alongside Raphinha and Guirassy. Kane also has five Bundesliga goals, including a 13-minute hat-trick vs RB Leipzig, but prefers the Champions League for its open play style.

As the 2025 Champions League campaign got underway, Harry Kane made headlines by revealing his preference for the European competition over the Bundesliga, citing its open style and greater opportunities to score. The Bayern Munich striker has been in red-hot form this season, netting 13 goals in the Champions League, a tally matched only by Raphinha and Serhou Guirassy, while also taking his overall European tally for Bayern to 21 goals.

He began the tournament strongly with a brace in Bayern’s 3-1 win against Chelsea, where he had five shots, three on target, and generated 1.3 expected goals. Kane’s Bundesliga form has been equally impressive, scoring five goals in just three matches, including a rapid 13-minute hat-trick against RB Leipzig on the opening day. However, he emphasized that the Champions League suits his style better, explaining that Bayern’s pressing system creates quick turnovers and scoring chances.

Against Chelsea, Bayern won possession 39 times as their high press forced 94 turnovers from the opposition, directly leading to Kane’s decisive opportunities. Kane’s ability to adapt to different styles of play while thriving in both domestic and European competitions underscores his versatility. He aims to surpass his last season’s Champions League tally of 11 goals, setting the stage for another prolific campaign.