Former Tottenham star and current Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane expressed his delight after his side knocked Arsenal out of the Champions League with a hard-fought victory on Wednesday. Kane, who departed Spurs last summer after nearly two decades with the club, played a crucial role in the first leg with a goal in a 2-2 draw at the Emirates.

While Kane didn’t find the back of the net in the second leg, Joshua Kimmich’s decisive goal secured Bayern’s spot in the Champions League semi-finals. For Kane, this win against Arsenal holds special significance, given the fierce rivalry between the two North London clubs during his time at Tottenham.

Speaking to TNT Sports via Metro after the match, here is how Kane described the win:

“An unbelievable win,”

“It’s been a tough season for us. We’ve had to fight and grind it out at times.”

“We knew we could make the difference with our fans at home. It was a tough game, a tight game. It was a great goal from Josh [Kimmich].”

He’s one of our own!

The 30-year-old England captain has a formidable record against Arsenal, having scored 15 goals and provided two assists in 21 appearances against them across all competitions. This impressive tally ranks as his third-best record against any opponent, underscoring his ability to rise to the occasion in high-stakes matches.

Kane’s history of success against Arsenal dates back to his time at Tottenham, where he established himself as a club legend. His performances against the Gunners were often pivotal in securing crucial wins [8] for Spurs, making him a hero among the Tottenham faithful.

Despite leaving Spurs last summer, Kane’s competitive spirit and desire to win remain as strong as ever. His joy at helping Bayern advance to the Champions League semi-finals would undoubtedly be shared by Tottenham fans, who would cherish one of their own beating the Gunners and knocking them out of Europe’s most elite club competition.

As Bayern continue their pursuit of European glory, Kane’s experience and goal-scoring prowess will certainly be crucial assets for the German giants. While his focus is now on success with Bayern, his connection with Tottenham and the fans remains eternal. Absolute legend of the club is Harry Edward Kane.

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For Kane, every win against Arsenal is special, and this latest triumph in the Champions League will undoubtedly hold a place among his cherished memories, both as a Bayern player and as a Tottenham hero.