In front of a packed Allianz Arena crowd on August 7, 2025, Kane opened the scoring for Bayern with a clinical finish, demonstrating the sharpness that has made him one of the Premier League's finest finishers over his career.

Receiving a perfectly timed lofted pass from Michael Olise, Kane deftly controlled the ball and fired into the far corner with his weaker left foot, a moment that briefly silenced the home fans despite the fact that replays showed him marginally offside.

With no VAR in pre-season friendly matches, the goal stood, setting the tone for Bayern’s dominance. 

Penalty Misfire and Match Dominance

Barely minutes after his goal, Kane had a chance to double Bayern’s lead from the penalty spot when Tottenham’s Joao Palhinha was adjudged to have fouled Josip Stanišić inside the area.

However, Kane’s spot-kick was a startling blunder; slipping as he struck, he launched the ball high over Tottenham’s Guglielmo Vicario and the crossbar—a rare miss from the England captain who is renowned for his penalty prowess. 

The miss did little to stem the flow of Bayern’s attack. The German champions, clearly superior across the pitch, fired 26 shots in total with dominant possession and pressure, culminating in late goals from Kingsley Coman and two teenagers, Lennart Karl and Jonah Kusi-Asare.

These late strikes underscored the gulf in quality and sharpness between the sides in what was Tottenham’s final pre-season outing before their UEFA Super Cup clash against Paris Saint-Germain. 

Kane Reflects: Learning from a Friendly Mistake

Post-match, Kane candidly addressed his penalty miss, emphasizing relief that the error came in a friendly rather than a competitive fixture.

He acknowledged the slip but also expressed his determination not to dwell on it, focusing instead on aiding Bayern as the season approaches. The striker’s humility in dealing with the moment highlights his experience and leadership. 

Tottenham, meanwhile, face a significant challenge ahead. Despite some moments of promise, they were outplayed comprehensively, exposing defensive frailties and a need for sharper attacking executions.

New manager Thomas Frank’s side will be hoping to regroup quickly as they prepare for competitive football, starting with the high-profile Super Cup fixture.