Harry Kane gave football fans a night to remember, and to laugh about, in a thrilling match between Bayern Munich and his former club, Tottenham Hotspur. The friendly, held at the Allianz Arena, was anything but quiet.
Kane, who scored a record 280 goals for Spurs before moving to Bayern, shocked his former fans with a beautiful early goal… and then shocked everyone again by missing a penalty in the most unexpected way.
The match had drama from the start. Just minutes into the game, Kane was tackled hard by none other than his former teammate Cristian Romero. The crunching challenge sent Kane to the ground and reminded fans of the tough, competitive nature between old friends now turned rivals. But Kane didn’t let it slow him down.
In the 12th minute, Ballon d’Or nominee Michael Olise sent a long, floating pass to Kane. The English striker controlled it perfectly, took a touch, and calmly struck it into the far corner with his left foot. It was a moment of class that brought back memories of his glory days at Tottenham, but this time he was wearing Bayern red.
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Then came the moment no one saw coming. Just four minutes after scoring, Kane had a chance to double Bayern’s lead. New Spurs signing Joao Palhinha, who is actually on loan from Bayern, fouled Josip Stanisic in the box. The referee pointed straight to the penalty spot. Kane stepped up with confidence.
But in a bizarre twist, he slipped as he took his run-up. The ball flew high, so high, it soared into Row Z of the stadium. The miss immediately reminded fans of his painful penalty miss for England against France in the 2022 World Cup quarter-finals, when he skied the ball in a similar fashion.
Until that moment, Kane had never missed a penalty for Bayern Munich. Fans on social media were quick to react with jokes, memes, and disbelief. Some even joked that his “Spurs DNA” kicked in just in time.
Despite the miss, Kane’s goal stood as a highlight of the game. It showed why he’s still one of the best finishers in the world. His touch, vision, and calm under pressure are second to none, except, maybe, when he’s slipping on the penalty spot.
Before the match, Spurs’ new manager Thomas Frank had fielded a strong team. The friendly was their last test before the Super Cup clash against PSG on Wednesday. The lineup included new attacking stars Mohamed Kudus, Richarlison, and Brennan Johnson, part of a reshaped squad following the departure of club legend Son Heung-min.
Sadly, not all news was good for Spurs fans. It was confirmed earlier that James Maddison, another England star, will miss most of the season due to a serious knee injury. He ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), a devastating blow for a team that was counting on his creativity in midfield.
Back on the pitch, Kane’s performance continued to stir emotions. Some Spurs supporters applauded his brilliance, while others watched in silence as he scored against the club he once carried on his shoulders. For Bayern fans, it was another show of why their club spent big on him.
Meanwhile, Joao Palhinha, the man who gave away the penalty, had a rough night. His mistake allowed his parent club to take control of the match, and the internet didn’t let him off easy either. Being loaned to Spurs by Bayern only to help Kane score made for an awkward moment.
As the game continued, Bayern and Spurs traded attacks, but the early moments remained the talk of the night. Michael Olise’s assist, Kane’s goal, and that unforgettable penalty miss stole the show.
After the final whistle, Kane laughed off the slip in his post-match interview, saying, “Sometimes the grass gets the better of you. I’ll make sure I stay on my feet next time.” His humility and good humor earned even more love from fans, both in Germany and in England.
Football, once again, reminded us how unpredictable it can be. One moment you’re a hero with a stunning goal, the next you’re the punchline of a million tweets. But Kane, as always, took it in stride.
And whether you cheer for Bayern, Spurs, or just love football, this friendly gave everyone something to talk about.
