Kane and Gnabry Fit as Bayern Host Real Madrid in Champions League Second Leg
The returns boost Kompany’s options to defend a 2-1 aggregate lead at the Allianz Arena.
Overview
- Serge Gnabry completed full team training on Tuesday after a minor knee issue, and reporters say he is expected to be available for Bayern’s quarter-final return leg.
- Vincent Kompany said nothing should prevent Harry Kane from starting after he felt some after-effects from the first leg but trained with the squad this week.
- Bayern approach the match with an almost full group, with only Lennart Karl and backup goalkeeper Sven Ulreich missing team sessions as Ulreich works individually.
- Real Madrid travel without midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni due to suspension and forward Rodrygo because of a cruciate ligament injury, while Kylian Mbappé is fit to start.
- Bayern hold a 2-1 advantage from the first leg in Madrid, and Joshua Kimmich urged a full-throated home crowd as the club seeks to halt a recent run of knockout exits to Real.