Bayern Munich delivered a statement performance at the Allianz Arena, brushing aside Tottenham Hotspur with a 4–0 victory in a lively pre-season friendly. Former Spurs talisman Harry Kane opened the scoring against his old club, while Kingsley Coman, 17-year-old Carl-Lennard Karol, and Jonah Kussare completed the rout.
Kane Scores Against Former Club
All eyes were on Harry Kane, who faced Tottenham for the first time since his high-profile move to Bayern. Wearing white at the Allianz Arena, the England captain didn’t wait long to make an impact.
In the first half, he curled in a classy opener, showing the sharp movement and clinical finishing that made him Spurs’ all-time leading scorer. Though there was a hint of offside, the goal stood, giving Bayern an early lead.
Missed Penalty, Missed Opportunity
Moments later, Kane had the chance to double his tally from the penalty spot after Luis Díaz was brought down. Surprisingly, the striker missed the target entirely, slipping at the crucial moment. It was a rare miss—his first since returning from injury—and one he’ll be glad happened in a friendly.
Bayern Continue to Pressure
Bayern kept up the intensity, with Michael Olise and Luis Díaz proving constant threats. Goretzka and Coman also came close, while Neuer stayed busy as Tottenham’s Richarlison twice tested him from close range.
Despite good moments from Spurs, particularly through Brennan Johnson and Richarlison, they couldn’t convert their few chances. Manuel Neuer remained alert and unflappable throughout.
Stunning Second Half Goals
The breakthrough came in the second half when Kingsley Coman struck a brilliant goal. After Bayern’s high press won the ball deep in Tottenham’s half, Coman drove into the box and picked out the far corner with clinical precision, making it 2–0.
Minutes later, Carl-Lennard Karol, just 17 years old, scored his first goal for Bayern. He finished a flowing move after Díaz drew defenders with a fake shot, laying it off to Karol for a clean strike into the net.
But Bayern weren’t done.
Kusare’s World-Class Finish
The final goal of the night belonged to Jonah Kussare, who added sparkle to the scoreline with a sensational curling effort. After slipping past two defenders, he found the top corner with composure and flair.
It capped a night of superb finishing and underlined the depth in Bayern’s young talent pool.
Tactical Takeaways
Bayern looked sharp and cohesive, clearly building on their pre-season work. Luis Díaz, in particular, was a creative force, linking well with Kane and stretching Spurs’ defense.
Tottenham, under new manager Thomas Frank, showed flashes of promise but struggled in the final third. Richarlison’s missed header late on summed up their night—effort without execution.
Final Score: Bayern 4–0 Tottenham
A pre-season scoreline may not count for trophies, but this 4–0 win will boost Bayern’s confidence ahead of the competitive season. For Spurs, it’s a reminder that more work lies ahead.
Goalscorers:
- Harry Kane (Bayern)
- Kingsley Coman (Bayern)
- Carl-Lennard Karol (Bayern)
- Jonah Kussare (Bayern)
