Harry Kane 'felt a few reactions' after Real Madrid goal as Vincent Kompany explains Bayern Munich striker's absence against St Pauli

Kane's Absence Against St Pauli

Despite being the focal point of the Bayern Munich attack all season, Harry Kane was restricted to a spectator's role during Bayern Munich's five-goal demolition of St Pauli.

Reason Behind Kane's Rest

The England captain was a notable absentee at the Millerntor Stadium as the Bavarians continued their record-breaking scoring run in the Bundesliga. The 32-year-old forward watched from the dugout as his teammates dismantled their opponents in a five-star performance.

• Harry Kane played the full 90 minutes in the 2-1 Champions League quarter-final first-leg victory over Real Madrid earlier in the week.
• The decision to rest Kane came as a surprise to some, especially given his recent return from a minor injury lay-off to face the Spanish giants.

Vincent Kompany is keen to wrap his star striker in cotton wool ahead of the high-stakes return leg on Wednesday night.

Kane's Fitness Ahead of Key Fixtures

The Belgian coach's decision to grant Kane a break ensures he remains at peak fitness for the season's defining fixtures.