Kane Labels PSG Slight Favourites Over Arsenal Ahead of Champions League Final

Harry Kane has delivered one final blow to Arsenal supporters this season — declining to give the Gunners the favourites label heading into the Champions League final.

Following Bayern Munich's elimination at the hands of PSG after a dramatic 5-4 first-leg spectacle and subsequent second-leg drama, Kane offered a measured yet deliberate assessment. "PSG being champions probably hold the right to be slight favourites," the English striker stated, "but overall, two top teams going at it and it will be an even match."

It's a telling comment from someone who spent his entire Tottenham career watching Arsenal from across North London. Any notion of the Gunners entering a final as clear frontrunners evidently didn't sit well with the Bayern forward.

Reading Between the Lines: Kane's Tactical Assessment

Perhaps more revealing was Kane's observation about playing styles. "Us and PSG have a similar way of going about it," he explained, before adding that "some of the other top teams have a different style." Arsenal wasn't mentioned by name — but the implication was crystal clear.

Bayern and PSG delivered a first-leg thriller that had pundits questioning whether defensive football still exists. Arsenal, meanwhile, have methodically ground their way to their first European final in decades with a vastly different approach. Kane recognizes the contrast, as does anyone who's followed both clubs this campaign.

For the betting markets, Kane's positioning carries weight: PSG as marginal favourites, contrasting tactical philosophies, and an "even" contest all align with what the odds currently suggest. This final isn't expected to be one-sided — it's a toss-up with significant tactical variables at play.

Refereeing Frustration Lingers for Kane

The Bayern captain didn't hold back when discussing officiating decisions. Two controversial handball calls favoured PSG across the tie, and Kane made his displeasure known. "How you give the handball last week and don't give it this week, both are just crazy," he remarked. He also suggested PSG should have been reduced to ten men at some point. "Maybe the atmosphere got to him," Kane said of the match official — an unusually pointed critique from a typically diplomatic player.

Reflecting on Bayern's overall campaign, Kane described it as "very strong" while acknowledging that the Champions League "always comes down to the final margins." The German giants created opportunities across both legs but failed to convert enough of them. That proved decisive.

"Right now I am just disappointed. It's tough to take right now," Kane concluded.