Bayern Munich thrashed Tottenham Hotspur 4–0 in a pre-season friendly at the Allianz Arena on August 7, delivering a humbling blow just days before Spurs face PSG in the UEFA Super Cup.
Former Spurs striker Harry Kane opened the scoring early, but the real damage came in the second half. Bayern’s youth stole the spotlight, with Kingsley Coman, Lennart Karl, and Jonah Kusi-Asare all finding the net. Kane later missed a penalty in humorous fashion, drawing reactions from both sets of fans.
Tottenham looked disjointed and out of sync. With key players like Maddison, Solanke, and Kulusevski missing, the attack lacked creativity and the defense was vulnerable. João Palhinha, facing his parent club, struggled in midfield and was subbed at halftime. The lone bright spot was goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, who made several excellent saves to keep the scoreline from ballooning further.
Bayern manager Vincent Kompany was quick to temper expectations, despite the dominant win. The emergence of academy stars like 17-year-old Lennart Karl, who scored and assisted, and Kusi-Asare, underlined Bayern’s growing depth and youth focus heading into the new season.
For Spurs, the loss served as a wake-up call. With the Super Cup clash against PSG looming, manager Thomas Frank faces pressure to regroup and fix glaring issues. The team’s lack of rhythm and cohesion will be a concern, especially with major silverware on the line.
Tensions also flared late in the match, when Cristian Romero clashed with Kane in a fiery moment between former teammates — a reminder that this was no ordinary friendly.
Ultimately, Bayern’s balance of experience and youth overwhelmed a Spurs side still searching for chemistry, raising questions about their readiness for the challenges ahead.
