Bayern wait on Kane deal as Olise and Neuer return
Harry Kane called himself a 'unique' Ballon d'Or winner, cited his all-round game, praised Jose Mourinho's influence and said Bayern's trip to Atletico Madrid can help erase the pain of 2019.
Aaron Danks said Michael Olise and Manuel Neuer are available for Atletico Madrid, but Bayern will decide after further assessment whether either starts or is used from the bench.
Bayern Women beat Bayer Leverkusen 1-0 in the DFB-Pokal last 16 thanks to Pernille Harder, keeping their perfect domestic record and reaching the quarter-finals.
Borussia Dortmund drew 2-2 away to Bayern Munich as late Fabio Silva equalised. Gregor Kobel impressed, while Felix Nmecha's misplaced pass led to Bayern's opener and he later conceded a penalty that Harry Kane missed.
Diego Simeone said Bayern face a 'real challenge' at the Metropolitano, where Atletico Madrid are unbeaten in 16 European home games against German sides.
Erik ten Hag confirmed top clubs, including Bayern, have made enquiries for FC Twente centre-back Ruud Nijstad, but the 18-year-old has chosen to stay for at least this season.
Francois Letexier will referee Bayern at Atletico Madrid. The omen is poor - Bayern have lost all three previous matches he has overseen involving them.
Bayern sales chief Rouven Kasper said the club want to sustain momentum after Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or and urged more Bundesliga clubs to tour abroad to boost the league's reach.
Bayern and head scout Nils Schmadtke have agreed an early split by mutual consent. Christoph Freund and Jochen Sauer now lead the search for a successor.
Dietmar Hamann urged Bayern to give Jonas Urbig a run in goal ahead of Manuel Neuer, while Max Eberl said there are no current plans for winter signings.
Harry Kane said he would swap the Ballon d'Or for Champions League glory with Bayern, calling team trophies and lifting Europe's biggest prize the greater reward.
Harry Kane, Dayot Upamecano and Michael Olise are on the 26-man FIFPRO World 11 shortlist after votes from 19,806 professional players worldwide.
Harry Kane said a new Bayern deal is 'a matter of days' away, with major points agreed and only minor legal details left before the contract is finalised.
