Tottenham had a tough night in Germany, losing 4-0 to Bayern Munich. This loss brought up big worries just six days before their UEFA Super Cup game against Paris Saint-Germain.
Harry Kane played against his old team for the first time and scored a goal in a way that some thought was not fair, as he looked to be offside, but no one checked it with VAR. The captain of England missed a penalty later, but Bayern kept being strong as Kingsley Coman, 17-year-old Lennart Karl, and 18-year-old Jonah Kusi-Asare helped them win easily in Munich.
Spurs let in 26 shots and didn’t pose much of a threat, making it clear that Thomas Frank has important problems to fix before their next big game.
[MATCH HIGHLIGHTS] Kane Strikes, Spurs Struggle
The story felt very known to Tottenham fans. Kane, who used to be the main player for Spurs, is now playing for Bayern. He received a high pass from Michael Olise, took control well, and scored with his less strong left foot.
It was a great goal, but it was clearly offside. The goal counted since there was no VAR. Kane might have scored again when Joao Palhinha, who is on loan to Spurs from
Bayern, awkwardly fouled him in the box. The player moved up but shot high over Guglielmo Vicario’s goal, giving Tottenham a break.
Bayern kept on attacking. Leon Goretzka and Olise missed good chances before Coman scored with a nice shot early in the second half to make it 2-0.
🇩🇪 Harry Kane scored but also missed a penalty as Bayern Munich beat his old side Tottenham today. The hosts defeated Spurs 4-0 at the Allianz Arena #thfc #FCBayern pic.twitter.com/YzNn7rfkEe
— English Players Abroad (@EnglishAbroad1) August 7, 2025
As Bayern rotated, their youngsters took the stage. Lennart Karl, just 17, produced a composed first-time strike from the edge of the box, leaving Vicario furious with his defence.
Minutes later, Jonah Kusi-Asare, 18, bent a similar effort inside the far post. Spurs’ only notable reply came from Richarlison, who somehow headed wide from close range after a fine cross by Pedro Porro.
The scoreline could have been heavier, but Bayern’s ruthless approach exposed Tottenham’s frailties at both ends.
For Frank, it was a reminder that his attacking risk-taking needs balance against elite opposition.
[WHAT’S HAPPENING] Frank Faces Tactical Dilemma
After the game, Thomas Frank said his team “didn’t have enough energy” and would “take lessons from this loss.” His strong pressing style worked sometimes at Brentford, but it made his Spurs team weak as Bayern easily got past the press.
| Stat | Bayern Munich | Tottenham |
| Shots | 26 | 6 |
| Shots on Target | 11 | 2 |
| Possession (%) | 62 | 38 |
| Pass Accuracy (%) | 89 | 82 |
| Goals | 4 | 0 |
Michael Dawson, while commenting, was clear: “Spurs didn’t play well enough.” Don’t make excuses. Bayern played better, and now it’s time to focus on PSG.
As Spurs get ready for the Super Cup in Udine, the big question is if Frank will keep his current plan or go back to the smart strategy he used so well against the top teams with Brentford.
Amit Mishra’s Thoughts
As a writer and football fan;, this was a night when Tottenham’s hopes met Bayern’s skill. Big plans, strong effort, and hopeful dreams all fell apart because of smart scoring and quick moves.
If you make mistakes against PSG, they will hurt you just as much. Frank is very brave, and that’s great, but in football, many coaches have learned that playing without a plan can lead to big problems.
