Harry Kane finally got the moment he’d been waiting for — and it came in spectacular fashion. The England captain, facing his former club Tottenham Hotspur for the first time since his sensational move to Bayern Munich last summer, found the back of the net as Bayern tore Spurs apart in a ruthless 4-0 victory during Thursday’s pre-season friendly in Munich.
From the moment the whistle blew, Bayern looked determined to make a statement. The Allianz Arena crowd roared with anticipation, knowing Kane’s reunion with Spurs was no ordinary friendly. Tottenham fans might have hoped for a nostalgic, low-intensity match, but Bayern had other plans — plans that included dismantling the North London side with clinical precision.
Kane’s goal came with the cold efficiency of a striker who knows exactly how to punish defenders he once called teammates. Timing his run perfectly, he slotted the ball past the goalkeeper with a composed finish that silenced the small pocket of travelling Spurs fans and ignited a deafening cheer from the home faithful. It was the first time Kane had scored against his former club — and the emotion on his face was part satisfaction, part closure.
But the Englishman’s strike was just one chapter of Bayern’s dominance. Leroy Sané dazzled with pace and trickery, adding a brace that left Tottenham’s defence chasing shadows. Jamal Musiala capped off the rout with a curling effort that showcased Bayern’s flair as much as their ruthlessness.
For Tottenham, it was a sobering reminder of what they lost when Kane left — and just how far they have to go to compete at the top level. For Bayern, it was a confidence booster ahead of the new season, proof that their attack is as lethal as ever.
As the final whistle blew, Kane exchanged handshakes and smiles with former teammates, but there was no mistaking the message he had sent: he may have left Spurs, but he hasn’t lost his killer instinct.
This wasn’t just a pre-season friendly — it was Harry Kane’s personal statement. And Tottenham heard it loud and clear.
