Harry Kane Praises Young Barcelona Star Ahead of Potential Champions League Clash

Harry Kane praised Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal following Bayern Munich's German Super Cup win. Kane called Yamal "a fantastic player," highlighting his incredible achievements at a young age and predicting a "big future" for him. Kane also acknowledged the possibility of facing Barcelona with Bayern in the Champions League.

Kane has faced Yamal twice before, losing both encounters. The first was in the Euro 2024 final, where Spain defeated England 2-1, with the then 17-year-old Yamal assisting Spain's opening goal. The second meeting occurred just over three months later in the Champions League, where Barcelona beat Bayern Munich 4-1; Yamal provided another assist despite Kane scoring Bayern's temporary equalizer.

Yamal has started the 2025-26 season strongly, scoring a goal and providing an assist in Barcelona's 3-0 La Liga opening win against Mallorca.

Looking ahead to the upcoming Champions League, Kane identified Bayern Munich, PSG, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester City, and Liverpool as the favorites to win the trophy. The draw for the Champions League league phase will determine the first-round matchups, potentially setting up a third meeting between Kane and Yamal.