Harry Kane enters the Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid as the leading scorer in European football this season. The England captain has recorded 32 goals in the Bundesliga and six in continental competition, per Sky Sports. Bayern Munich currently occupy second place in the German top flight, trailing Bayer Leverkusen by 16 points.
According to The Guardian, the Champions League remains Kane's final opportunity to secure a major trophy during his debut season in Germany. Real Madrid travel to the Allianz Arena for the first leg following their victory over Manchester City in the previous round.
Historical data from ESPN indicates that no player has won the Ballon d'Or without a major collective trophy since 2013. Kane faces competition from Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe for the individual award. The return leg takes place at the Bernabeu on 14 April. Success in this tie is considered essential for Kane to maintain his status as a primary candidate for the prize, according to sports journalists.
