Harry Kane's wait for a first major trophy continues after Bayern Munich conceded a dramatic last-minute equaliser in their 3-3 draw with RB Leipzig on Saturday.
The England captain was just seconds away from celebrating the first silverware of his 16-year career.
Kane, who was suspended for the potential title-clinching match, was caught on camera waiting pitchside ready to join his teammates in celebration.
But Yussuf Poulsen's stoppage-time goal in the 95th minute spoiled the party and delayed Bayern's Bundesliga title confirmation.
Harry Kane had made his way to the pitch to celebrate Bayern's win before the late equaliser
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Vincent Kompany's side found themselves in trouble early on as Leipzig raced to a 2-0 lead through Benjamin Sesko and Lukas Klostermann.
Bayern mounted an incredible second-half comeback reminiscent of Manchester City's title-deciding "remontada" against Aston Villa two seasons ago.
Eric Dier, Michael Olise and Leroy Sane - all former Premier League stars - scored to put Bayern ahead 3-2 in the dying moments.
The German giants looked set to clinch the title with two games to spare until Poulsen struck in the fifth minute of stoppage time.
Kane was forced to watch the match from a box in the stands due to his one-match suspension.
The 31-year-old striker, desperate to end his career-long trophy drought, made his way down to the pitch as full-time approached.
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Television cameras captured the former Tottenham star waiting in the tunnel, ready to rush onto the field and celebrate with his teammates.
His premature appearance proved embarrassing when Poulsen's equaliser meant the champagne would need to be put on ice.
Kane was left helpless as his celebration plans were dramatically scuppered in the final seconds.
Bayern are now nine points clear of Bayer Leverkusen who have a game in hand as they face Freiburg on Sunday.
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Harry Kane had been suspended for the match, with Bayern going 2-0 down before coming back
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Kane's side will be confirmed as champions if Leverkusen slip up this weekend.
If not, Bayern will host Borussia Monchengladbach on May 10 in their final home game of the season, needing just a point to seal the title.
Leverkusen's goal difference remains dramatically inferior, meaning Bayern are all-but champions already and just need mathematical confirmation.
Fans were quick to react to Kane's premature pitch-side appearance on social media.
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One supporter wrote on X: "The Kane effect is strong! A walking jinx."
Another joked: "The universe is doing the most to delay harry kane's first title."
Some fans were more sympathetic, with one pointing out: "Bayern hold off winning the league for another week so Harry Kane can be part of a potential title-clincher if Leverkusen win on Sunday."
Despite establishing himself as one of the greatest strikers of his generation, Kane's trophy cabinet remains empty.
