Tottenham Hotspur return to Europe for their final pre-season clash before their official season gets underway, as they take on Bayern Munich in the 2025 Telekom Cup.
So, here we are again, another Bayern Munich vs Tottenham friendly. Not sure why Spurs signed up to face them again after losing twice last year, but these fixtures are always a treat for the fans. There’s something to be said about testing yourself against Europe’s elite, even if it is just pre-season.
Thomas Frank’s men remain unbeaten in their pre-season campaign so far, and they’ll be eager to keep that run going. But facing the Bavarian giants on their turf is no easy task, even when it’s a friendly.
Spurs’ Asian tour was a real rollercoaster: from beating Arsenal for the first time in three years, to drawing 1-1 against Newcastle in an emotional farewell to club legend Heung-Min Son and losing James Maddison to injury.
Bayern, meanwhile, began their pre-season campaign with a 2-1 win over Lyon after their exit to PSG in the Club World Cup quarter-finals.
What time does Bayern Munich vs Tottenham kick off?
Location: Munich, Germany
Stadium: Allianz Arena
Date: Thursday, 7th August 2025
Kick-off Time: 5 pm BST
Where to watch the friendly between Bayern Munich and Tottenham Hotspur
Supporters can watch the match live on SPURSPLAY and FC Bayern TV PLUS, though availability may vary depending on your region.
Bayern Munich vs Tottenham Hotspur: Head-to-head record
Tottenham faced Bayern twice just last year and lost both. The first came in Seoul, a 2-1 defeat, followed by a 3-2 loss in North London that saw Harry Kane return to N17 in red for the first time.
Beyond that, Spurs fans probably don’t need reminding of some brutal Champions League nights against the German side. Let’s just say ‘best not spoken about’.
Tottenham team news
Spurs will be without Heung-Min Son, who has reportedly completed a move to MLS side LAFC (still no official confirmation from the clubs) and did not travel with the squad from South Korea.
On the bright side, there’s a fresh face in midfield; Joao Palhinha, signed on loan from Bayern earlier this week, is set to debut against his former team.
Injuries remain a concern. James Maddison picked an off-the-ball injury immediately after being subbed on against Newcastle, and although the club haven’t confirmed a timeline, it doesn’t look good. Also ruled out are Bryan Gil, Dejan Kulusevski, Destiny Udogie, Manor Solomon, and Radu Dragusin.
Dominic Solanke hasn’t played since the win over Reading, but Thomas Frank said he was close before the Newcastle match. There’s a chance he gets a few minutes here.
Bayern Munich team news
New signing Luis Diaz is already off the mark in red, having featured in the win over Lyon. Expect him to start alongside Kane and Olise up front.
Out injured for Bayern are Alphonso Davies, Jamal Musiala, Hiroki Ito and Aleksandar Pavlovic.
Predicted Tottenham line-up
Vicario; Porro, Romero, Danso, Davies; Bentancur, Bergvall, Sarr; Kudus, Richarlison, Odobert
For the second half, we expect Van de Ven, Djed Spence, new signing Palhinha, Mathys Tel and Brennan Johnson to come on.
Our prediction
It’s hard to see Tottenham winning this, considering the ridiculous amount of quality FC Bayern have across the pitch. However, that win over Arsenal flipped the narrative that Spurs can’t go toe-to-toe with top clubs.
Keep an eye on Joao Palhinha, the number 6 Spurs have been crying out for. It’s his debut, and fittingly, it comes against the club that let him go.
Speaking of former clubs, watch out for the man who knows Spurs too well, Harry Kane. Hurts to say this, but in red. Both the clubs’ fans will hope he plays more than the 15 minutes he managed last time.
Thomas Frank will want his side to push hard and get a look at the full strength of this Tottenham team before the UEFA Super Cup clash scheduled exactly a week after this fixture, whereas Vincent Kompany’s side will likely be a bit more relaxed. So, we expect Spurs to see out this game with a win.
Predicted score: Tottenham 3-2 Bayern Munich
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