Bayern Munich dominated Tottenham Hotspur with a commanding 4-0 victory in their pre-season friendly at the Allianz Arena on August 7, 2025. The game showcased Bayern’s dominance from start to finish, as Tottenham struggled defensively and took heavy pressure throughout the match.
Goals and Highlights
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Harry Kane (12th minute): Bayern’s opener came early from none other than Harry Kane, Tottenham’s all-time top scorer playing against his former club. Kane controlled a superb ball over the top from Michael Olise and fired a precise left-footed finish into the far corner, though replays showed he was slightly offside. Kane missed a subsequent penalty after Joao Palhinha fouled Josip Stanisic in the box.
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Kingsley Coman (61st minute): After sustained Bayern pressure, Coman added a second goal curling a smart finish into the top corner following a giveaway by Djed Spence.
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Lennart Karl (74th minute): The young Bayern talent scored a fine first-time curling effort from the edge of the box, showcasing Bayern’s exciting youth depth.
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Jonah Kusi-Asare (80th minute): Another teenager, Kusi-Asare, scored a similar curling strike from the opposite side to seal the emphatic 4-0 scoreline.
Match Overview
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Bayern fired 26 shots in total, with 15 coming in the first half, showing overwhelming attacking dominance.
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Spurs goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario made several saves but was breached multiple times due to defensive lapses.
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Tottenham created very few clear-cut chances, with their best moment coming late when Richarlison headed wide from a good cross by Pedro Porro.
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Bayern’s possession, clinical finishing, and pressure exposed Tottenham’s weaknesses as the German champions continued their strong pre-season form.
Tactical Notes
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Bayern’s lineup featured a blend of experienced stars and promising youth players, with notable contributions from Leon Goretzka and Michael Olise in buildup play.
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Tottenham, under Thomas Frank, struggled to maintain defensive shape and control midfield, reflecting areas to improve ahead of their UEFA Super Cup clash with PSG.
Key Players
| Player | Team | Contribution |
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| Harry Kane | Bayern | 1 goal, penalty missed |
| Kingsley Coman | Bayern | 1 goal, significant attacking presence |
| Lennart Karl | Bayern | 1 goal, young talent with a curler |
| Jonah Kusi-Asare | Bayern | 1 goal, teenage scorer sealing the win |
| Guglielmo Vicario | Tottenham | Several key saves despite conceding 4 goals |
The final scoreline was Bayern Munich 4, Tottenham Hotspur 0. This result leaves Tottenham with work to do before their highly anticipated UEFA Super Cup match against Paris Saint-Germain.
