For the first time under Vincent Kompany, and only the second instance since their 2019-20 championship victory, Bayern Munich has reached the semifinals of the Champions League, defeating Real Madrid 4-3 on Wednesday for a 6-4 aggregate win. They now await a clash with Paris Saint-Germain, a matchup worthy of the final between the reigning champions and the strongest team in Europe. English striker Harry Kane is confident in his team’s ability to overcome the Parisians and chase a treble alongside Kompany.

“We put ourselves in a position to win the Champions League. I feel like we’ve had a fantastic season so far, but as always, this is the business end, this is the most important time of year,” Kane stated.

Kane’s 50 goals this season have shaped Bayern’s success as he leads a team on a mission during Kompany’s second year. If Bayern can clinch the Champions League title, it could pave the way for Kane to finally win the Ballon d’Or, a feat unattained by an English player since Michael Owen in 2001.

With goals from Michael Olise and Luis Diaz, and strong midfield play by Joshua Kimmich and Alexander Pavlovic, Bayern’s attack has become formidable. The only questions that remained were regarding Kompany’s leadership after his relegation stint with Burnley, but he is proving his worth with remarkable performance.

Bayern Munich has remained almost impenetrable this season, losing only two games across competitions. Kompany’s goal is clear: restore Bayern’s legacy in the Champions League, and they are making strides to reach that objective with each match in this tournament.