German legend Jurgen Klinsmann believes Bayern Munich are favorites in their UEFA Champions League tie against Arsenal and has picked Harry Kane to be the difference-maker.
The quarterfinal match-up is currently level at 2-2 after this week’s first leg at the Emirates Stadium. Kane scored in that game, netting a 32nd-minute penalty to give the Bavarians a 2-1 lead after goals from teammate Serge Gnabry (18′) and Bukayo Saka (12′). Leandro Trossard equalized for the Gunners in the 76th minute.
Klinsmann recently previewed the second leg, set to take place at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday, April 17, on ESPN FC. He believes the scales are in Bayern Munich’s favor and said (as quoted by TBR Football):
“I would say it’s 70-30 for Bayern. There’s a certain Harry Kane in there, there’s Harry Kane in there he’s double motivated, he wants to win a title finally and it’s against Arsenal.”
Kane has beaten Arsenal on only seven occasions in his 20 matches against them (19 for Tottenham Hotspur). However, he enjoys a stellar record in those games, recording 15 goals and two assists.
The Englishman has also been on a tear for Bayern Munich this term, his debut campaign with the Bundesliga giants. Kane has recorded 39 goals and 12 assists in 38 matches across competitions and has inarguably been his side’s best player in a disappointing season.