Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane was gifted a £87,000 Audi as Real Madrid handed BMWs to Trent Alexander-Arnold and Jude Bellingham. It’s back to business for Europe’s elite and they’re doing it in serious style. The two footballing powerhouses, both partnered with German car giants, have given their players the keys to brand-new, high-performance machines to kick off the club season’s return.
Kane’s new toy: An £87k beast on wheels
From the Autobahns of Munich to the sun-drenched streets of Madrid, the engines are revving. Kane might be more famous for his finishing than his flash, but even he couldn’t say no to this treat. The Bayern Munich striker has been handed the keys to a £87,000 Audi Q8 SUV TFSI e, a powerhouse of a vehicle that can hit 0–62mph in just 5.7 seconds and offers a top-class electric range of 513 km. Kane, who wasn’t in Bavaria to pick up his new wheels in person, was one of 12 Bayern stars who chose the same luxury model. Among his fellow Audi lovers were Manuel Neuer, Serge Gnabry, and Luis Díaz, proving that the Q8 is the footballer’s car of choice in Munich.
While Bayern’s stars rev up their Audis, Real Madrid are rolling in the rival lane. The Spanish giants, once sponsored by Audi, switched allegiance to BMW, and now their players are being rewarded for it. The deal saw every member of Madrid’s first-team squad handed the chance to pick a BMW of their choice. And with a garage full of options, there were some eye-catching selections.
AdvertisementAFPBellingham goes big: The BMW XM monster
Bellingham, the darling of Madrid fans and already a star in Spain, went all out with his pick, a BMW XM, one of the manufacturer’s most expensive and powerful SUVs. Priced from £112,820, the XM is no ordinary ride. It roars from 0–62mph in just 3.8 seconds, outpacing even Kane’s Audi by a wide margin. For a player who’s already leaving defenders in the dust on the pitch, his new wheels seem perfectly matched. It’s just the latest perk for Bellingham, whose meteoric rise has seen him become not only Madrid’s midfield talisman but also one of the most marketable stars in world football. Whereas his compatriot, Alexander-Arnold, chose a BMW iX, priced from £75,405, an electric model capable of 0–62mph in 4.6 seconds.
Trent could be in for a Liverpool reunion
After years of service, Alexander-Arnold turned down a new Liverpool deal to chase a new adventure in Spain, but fate dealt him a cruel early blow. The former Liverpool right-back, who joined Real Madrid this summer in a £10 million switch, has endured a frustrating start in Spain. A hamstring injury suffered just minutes into a Champions League clash against Marseille at the Bernabeu four weeks ago left him devastated and sidelined. But his comeback is gaining speed. Alexander-Arnold is working tirelessly to return before a potentially fiery reunion: Real Madrid’s trip to Anfield on November 4 in the Champions League. The fixture is circled in red, and so is Trent’s name. Insiders say his recovery is progressing better than expected, and Madrid’s medical team believe he could make his return just in time for that emotional night. The initial six-week timeline for his injury conveniently ends days before the Liverpool clash. For Trent, it’s personal. A return to Anfield, wearing Madrid’s iconic white, will be no ordinary night; it’ll be a test of his sheer mental strength.
Real Madrid have four more matches, including a fiery El Clásico showdown with Barcelona on October 26, before their European trip to Merseyside. Alexander-Arnold’s immediate goal is to rejoin the matchday squad before the end of that stretch. Whether he can clock enough minutes to earn a place in England’s November internationals, against Serbia and Albania, remains doubtful. But right now, his focus is crystal clear: win over the Madrid fans and earn the trust of Thomas Tuchel, who’s expected to reward consistent form with an England recall.
Getty ImagesKane ready for Der Klassiker: All gas, no brakes
While Trent rebuilds in Spain, Kane’s all set for Germany’s biggest stage. This weekend, he leads Bayern’s line in Der Klassiker, their high-octane battle against Borussia Dortmund. Bayern bosses hope their £100m marksman can match the acceleration of his new Audi on the pitch. The car might be electric, but Kane’s focus is pure horsepower: goals, trophies, and glory in Bavaria.
