Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane believes his crew must win all 4 of their remaining Champions League video games to undergo, beginning with Paris Saint-Germain at residence on Tuesday.
Bayern have misplaced two of their 4 matches to this point within the new league section and sit seventeenth within the standings, with solely the highest eight qualifying routinely for the final 16.
PSG are languishing exterior even the highest 24, which secures a spot within the play-off spherical, forward of the assembly on the Allianz Area.
“(Bayern) should win just about all our video games — and that is additionally the case for PSG,” Kane instructed reporters on Monday.
“We’re not used to being that far down within the desk… With the brand new format, nobody actually is aware of what to anticipate.
“Tomorrow’s a giant evening.”
Kane on Friday scored his seventh hat-trick since arriving at Bayern forward of final season in a win over Augsburg.
He netted his fiftieth Bundesliga purpose in 43 matches, changing into the quickest to succeed in a half-century within the division’s historical past, beating Erling Haaland’s report by six video games.
Bayern coach Vincent Kompany stated it was too early to find out his aspect’s possibilities within the competitors.
“With three wins you qualify and with six wins you are within the high eight,” Kompany stated, admitting it was “troublesome” to take a look at the desk.
“Some groups have had 4 troublesome video games and a few have had simpler ones. Our purpose is just not the highest eight however to be primary.”
Kompany stated Bayern had been cautious of their opponents, who they defeated within the 2020 Champions League remaining, and stated PSG had been harmful even with out the large names of years previous.
“It is a squad with unbelievable expertise. A few of their gamers will attain the extent of those that beforehand performed for PSG.
“We’re taking part in in opposition to top-of-the-line groups in Europe. They’ve an awesome coach with a whole lot of velocity.
“I do not count on a boring match… One thing’s bought to present.”
PSG midfielder Vitinha stated his aspect “could not be extra motivated” to tackle Bayern.
“We all know we’ve to win. It is not decisive as a result of we aren’t eradicated if we lose, however at PSG we wish to win each recreation.
“Tomorrow isn’t any totally different. We’re right here to win.”
Visiting coach Luis Enrique stated his aspect wouldn’t regulate their strategy regardless of Bayern’s firepower.
“Tomorrow we’ll be courageous, assault and take dangers in protection, as we all the time do. That is the way in which.
“I do not know another means and I am not eager about another means. If our opponents are higher, we’ll applaud them and work to get higher.”
Like Bayern, Ligue 1 leaders PSG are six factors clear and unbeaten of their home league.
This season’s Champions League remaining will likely be performed in Munich.
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