Bayern Munich Dominates Tottenham Hotspur 4-0 in Telekom Cup Pre-Season Clash

In a commanding display at the Allianz Arena on August 7, 2025, Bayern Munich secured a convincing 4-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the Telekom Cup pre-season friendly, signaling a strong start to their campaign.

Bayern took an early lead through Tottenham's former striker Harry Kane, who scored in the 12th minute with a fine first touch and precise shot into the corner past Spurs’ goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario. Despite an early penalty awarded to Bayern following a foul by João Palhinha on Stanišić, Kane failed to convert the spot-kick. Nonetheless, Bayern maintained control for much of the first half, creating several chances and keeping Tottenham largely on the back foot.

The match also featured notable narrative threads, including Spurs players facing their former club. João Palhinha appeared for Tottenham on loan against Bayern, while Mathys Tel also returned to Munich as a Tottenham player this summer. The game marked Head Coach Thomas Frank’s first defeat since his appointment, ending Spurs' unbeaten streak in pre-season.

The second half saw Bayern extend their lead with goals from Kingsley Coman in the 61st minute, Lennart Karl in the 74th, and youngster Jonah Kusi-Asare adding a late third in the 80th minute with impressive curling finishes, underlining Bayern’s dominance.

Tottenham struggled to find momentum, with Neuer making several key saves to deny Richarlison among others. Bayern’s sustained pressure and tactical superiority were evident throughout the encounter, reflecting their readiness for the upcoming season.

The match was well attended, with 72,000 fans witnessing a sunny, 25-degree evening that showed Bayern Munich asserting their pre-season credentials emphatically over the Europa League winners.