Kane could equal Ronaldo's Champions League scoring run as Bayern visit Atlético Madrid

Injury worries before kick-off

Bayern Munich travel to the Metropolitano on Tuesday, 3 November, for the fourth matchday of the Champions League against Atlético Madrid, with kick-off at 21:00 and live coverage on Prime Video. Süddeutsche Zeitung reports concerns over personnel and a run of injuries, and it is still open whether Michael Olise can play. Those selection questions sit alongside the main off-field storyline, Harry Kane's contract. The 33-year-old England striker signed from Tottenham Hotspur in summer 2023 for a fee of around 100 million euros, and he spoke to reporters in Madrid on Monday, 2 November, the eve of the match. Kane has been in the spotlight since winning the Ballon d'Or in late October 2026 in London, his home city.

Contract talks near a conclusion

Kane's current four-year contract runs out at the end of the season, and a new deal is being prepared. RP Online reports it would run to at least 2029, while N-tv puts the term at 2029 or 2030. Kane said he had held good talks over the weekend and again on Monday, and that the two sides were now very close. He described the remaining work as small details that the lawyers still have to settle. In his view it is a matter of days rather than weeks, and N-tv reports that the deal could be announced in the coming days.

Simeone's praise and Kane's reply

Atlético coach Diego Simeone also addressed Kane on Monday at the Metropolitano, offering warm words before the game. He congratulated the striker on the Ballon d'Or and said he considered him an incredible player, adding that he had always liked him.

“I consider him an incredible player.”

Simeone added that Kane had developed over the years, found better positions and spaces, and kept scoring at the centre of his game. Kane replied that such a compliment from someone like Simeone filled him with pride. He also said his career path differed from those of other Ballon d'Or winners, because he had gone through difficult phases early on.

Record run and memories of the stadium

Kane has scored in each of his last ten Champions League appearances for Bayern. A goal at Atlético would let him equal Cristiano Ronaldo's record for the longest scoring run in the competition, according to N-tv. Kane said he has no good memories of the Metropolitano. Seven years ago, Tottenham lost the Champions League final there 2-0 to Liverpool. He nonetheless hopes Bayern can reach the final in that stadium again, and the 5 June 2027 final is scheduled to take place there. Kane also said that team trophies matter most to him, but that he has the chance to win both the Champions League and the Ballon d'Or.

Key dates

The match starts at 21:00 on 3 November, and reports say the contract announcement could follow within days. Kane also left open the idea of playing in La Liga one day. He said he had spent many years at Tottenham, was happy there and never had that opportunity. The chart below sets the match against the Ballon d'Or, the transfer and the final Kane referred to.