Harry Kane believes that Bayern Munich’s season will be deemed unsuccessful if they fail to secure the Champions League title.
On Wednesday, Bayern will face Arsenal in the second leg of their quarter-final, with the aggregate score tied at 2-2.
Following Bayer Leverkusen’s victory, ending Bayern’s streak of 11 consecutive Bundesliga titles, the German club now solely focuses on the Champions League.
“We still have an opportunity to turn this season into a great season if we win the Champions League,” said Kane.
“Of course, from the club’s point of view it will be a failed season if we don’t win anything this year because we’re expected to win, but all we can do is take that into next year and try and turn that around.”
Kane, a former Tottenham forward who has yet to secure a trophy in his career, downplayed the importance of facing Arsenal, Spurs’ rivals from North London.
Despite being released by the Gunners during his youth, the England captain has netted 39 goals for his club across all competitions this season.
“I had a lot of history with Arsenal, playing for Spurs, for so many years in that north London derby, obviously it was the biggest game of the season every year probably, but it’s a different chapter,” added Kane.
“Maybe it was in the back of my mind, being released from a young age, there was always a point to prove, and I feel like I’m the type of player who throughout my whole career has had points to prove. I don’t think that ever leaves you.”