Harry Kane was left in tears after Bayern Munich’s Champions League quarter-final exit against Inter Milan on Wednesday night.The England captain was visibly emotional as cameras focused on him following the final whistle at the San Siro.Bayern fell short in their bid to overturn a 2-1 first leg deficit, ultimately suffering a 4-3 aggregate defeat.The result continues Kane’s wait for the first trophy of his career despite his impressive individual achievements.Harry Kane was left in tears after Bayern Munich’s Champions League quarter-final exit against Inter Milan on Wednesday nightBBC/REUTERSAt 31, the striker’s quest for silverware now stretches beyond 15 years as a professional.Former Bayern Munich star Michael Ballack suggested Kane’s tears were “symbolic” of a player aware his opportunities to claim major trophies are diminishing.Kane had levelled the tie on the night, giving Bayern hope of progression.However, a devastating three-minute spell in the second half saw Lautaro Martinez and Benjamin Pavard score for the hosts.Eric Dier pulled one back with a header to make it 2-2 on the night.JUST IN:Rory McIlroy’s wife ‘makes big decision on relationship’ just days after golf star won the MastersJoy for Inter ❤️Heartbreak for Bayern 💔#BBCFootball #UCL pic.twitter.com/DwOUmVVESa— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) April 16, 2025Kane had a golden opportunity to force extra time in the 91st minute.Inter goalkeeper Yan Sommer mistimed a punch, but the former Tottenham star fired over the crossbar.Former England international Joe Cole told TNT Sport: “I think when he watches that that will pain him. The goalkeeper is in no-man’s land, if he had just lifted it, it just needed a lob.”Ballack elaborated on Kane’s emotional reaction, telling DAZN: “With every year that passes, with every year you no longer have the chance to win the title that’s what it does to you.”The German football legend continued: “This moment was symbolic of that. Maybe even a few tears in my eyes. Because you naturally feel that you can achieve more with this team.”READ MORE: Gary Lineker, 64, admits health problems have forced him to give up much-loved hobbyBallack emphasised the urgency of Kane’s situation as he ages.”The players felt that, and he knows it too. You don’t get as many opportunities anymore, there are fewer years,” he said.Kane’s reaction highlighted the weight of expectation on a player widely regarded as one of the world’s best strikers.The 31-year-old’s trophy drought has been a recurring theme throughout his career.He has twice finished as a beaten European Championship finalist with England, with the Three Lions losing to Italy and Spain in 2021 and 2024 respectively.LATEST SPORTS NEWS:At club level, he experienced runner-up finishes in the Champions League, Premier League and League Cup with Tottenham.Since joining Bayern, he has also suffered defeat in the German Super Cup final.Despite these disappointments, Kane still has hope for silverware this season.Bayern Munich currently sit six points clear of reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga meaning that, with just five matches remaining, Kane could finally end his wait for a trophy.The Bundesliga title would provide some consolation after this latest European heartbreak.Harry Kane’s goal was ultimately in vain with Inter Milan overcoming Bayern Munich to make the last four of the Champions LeagueREUTERSBayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany remained philosophical about his side’s Champions League campaign.”Football is all about details. When you look at how the two games went, we wouldn’t have wished for a lot different, except the goals we conceded,” he said.”We knew about Inter’s strengths going forward and from set pieces – but we were also dangerous and had our chances.”Inter Milan will now face Barcelona in the semi-finals.The Italians defeated Barcelona at the same stage in 2010 before beating Bayern in the final to complete the treble that year.Simone Inzaghi’s side remain on course to repeat that feat this season.