Bayern Munich star Harry Kane unlikely to play vs. SC Freiburg, aiming for Real Madrid

MUNICH, GERMANY - MARCH 21: Harry Kane of FC Bayern München reacts during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and 1. FC Union Berlin at Allianz Arena on March 21, 2026 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) | Getty Images According to a report from Sky Germany’s Torben Hoffmann (as captured by @iMiaSanMia ), Bayern Munich star striker Harry Kane will likely sit out against SC Freiburg this weekend in the Bundesliga in an effort to focus on trying to be ready to face Real Madrid in the Champions League next Tuesday: The current tendency is that Harry Kane would not play against Freiburg on Saturday.

The goal is to get him for the first leg against Real Madrid three days later. Kane is struggling with ankle problems. Kane picked up this most recent, undisclosed injury while training with the English national team.

For the Bavarians, not having Kane against Real Madrid could be lethal. In addition, ff the Englishman misses the SC Freiburg match, his chances of taking down Robert Lewandowski’s Bundesliga goal scoring record could take a big hit. Kane has 31 goals in the league this season and would 10 in his final six match days to reach the milestone — a figure that is not unachievable, but also one that will not be easy to get.

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