Harry Kane ecstatic with triumphant win over Atalanta in Champions League

Munich — Harry Kane could not hide his delight after FC Bayern Munich emphatically booked their place in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, dismantling Atalanta 10-2 on aggregate and capping the tie with a commanding second-leg performance on Wednesday night.

The England captain, restored to full fitness after a brief cameo off the bench in last week’s first leg, spearheaded the Bavarian attack with the authority of a genuine Ballon d’Or contender. Kane’s movement and link-up play kept Atalanta on the back foot from the opening whistle, and his relentless pressing embodied Bayern’s refusal to coast despite carrying a hefty advantage into the return match.

“With such a lead from the first leg, it’s easy to be complacent,” Kane told reporters, crediting the squad’s mindset. “But we said that we wanted to win with the same style as the first leg. Credit to the boys, we were there from the first to the last minute. Some of the youngsters got their debuts. Overall we can be happy.”

Bayern’s professionalism was evident. Rather than manage the clock, the German champions surged forward, finishing the job in style and allowing emerging talents a taste of elite European football under the Allianz Arena lights. The comprehensive victory sets up a tantalising quarter-final showdown with record 14-time winners Real Madrid, a fixture steeped in continental lore.

While history has often favoured the Spaniards in past meetings, Bayern will arrive at the last-eight stage buoyed by momentum and the knowledge that their star striker is back to his sharpest. Thibaut Courtois will not feature for Madrid, adding another layer of intrigue to a blockbuster tie that promises fireworks.

Bayern’s cruise past Atalanta underlines their credentials as serious contenders for this season’s trophy, and Kane’s jubilant reaction at the final whistle summed up the mood inside the camp: hungry, focused, and ready for the battles ahead.