Harry Kane targets Bundesliga Golden Ball and Champions League glory with Bayern

Harry Kane is targeting a fourth consecutive Bundesliga Golden Boot as Bayern Munich begin their title defence against Stuttgart on Friday 28 August 2026 at 19:20 BST. The England captain scored 61 goals in all competitions last season as Bayern secured the league and cup double and reached the Champions League semi-finals. Vincent Kompany said the targets at Bayern are always set as high as possible which means winning the Bundesliga winning the cup winning the Champions League and perhaps even winning every single match. Kane will be looking to become the first Englishman to win Germany's footballer of the year award for the 2025-26 season which he achieved after his prolific campaign.

How does Kane view his Ballon d'Or prospects after Germany's player of the year award?

Harry Kane discussed his potential Ballon d'Or hopes after becoming the first Englishman to win Germany's footballer of the year award for the 2025-26 season. He scored 61 goals for Bayern Munich in all competitions last season as the side completed a league and cup double and reached the semi-finals of the Champions League. Kane remains in wonderful form according to Bayern Munich analysis ahead of the new Champions League league phase where they face Arsenal Manchester United and Atletico Madrid among others.

What is Bayern's Champions League path and how does it affect Kane's ambitions?

Bayern Munich will face Arsenal Manchester United and Atletico Madrid in this season's Champions League league phase along with Real Betis Bodo/Glimt Lille Slavia Praha and Norwegian champions Viking. Last year Bayern were defeated 6-5 on aggregate in the semi-finals by eventual winners Paris Saint-Germain after losing the first leg 5-4 at the Parc des Princes and drawing 1-1 at home. The door is still open for Bayern to win their first Champions League title since 2020 but they must capitalise during this period. Harry Kane remains in wonderful form so do Michael Olise and Luis Diaz.

What are the key fixtures and dates for Bayern's opening Bundesliga match?

Bayern Munich host Stuttgart on Friday 28 August 2026 at 19:20 BST in a game you can watch live on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website. Vincent Kompany's side already have a win against rivals Borussia Dortmund under their belt after winning the German Super Cup 2-1 last weekend. Bayern Munich start their latest title defence as overwhelming odds-on favourites to win the Bundesliga again after winning 13 of the past 14 titles.

• Harry Kane scored 61 goals for Bayern Munich in all competitions last season
• Bayern Munich won the Bundesliga 13 times in the past 14 seasons
• Kane is aiming for a fourth consecutive Bundesliga Golden Boot
• Bayern face Arsenal Manchester United and Atletico Madrid in Champions League league phase