Bayern Munich’s Cristian Romero delivered a stark reminder of his defensive ferocity during a pre-season friendly against his former club Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday, August 7, 2025, with two high-impact challenges on Harry Kane drawing widespread attention.
The incident unfolded just six minutes into the match, as Romero charged into Kane from behind while the England captain attempted to receive a pass. Though no card was issued, the tackle left Kane visibly shaken. The aggression escalated in the 41st minute, when Romero tugged Kane’s jersey during a Tottenham counterattack, earning a yellow card for the cynical foul.
In the second half, Romero targeted Kane again during a challenge near the Spurs’ penalty area. The Argentine defender missed the ball entirely, sending Kane sprawling to the ground. The 32-year-old required a minute to compose himself before continuing, while Bayern’s clinical finishing secured their 4-0 victory.
Social media erupted with mixed reactions. Some fans praised Romero’s “passionate” leadership in his first game as Tottenham captain Son Heung-min’s replacement, while others criticized the tackles as unnecessary aggression in a friendly. One viral X post quipped: “Romero forgot this is a pre-season game, not a World Cup qualifier.”
The spat between the pair adds intrigue to Kane’s future, with speculation rising he could join Bayern permanently. Meanwhile, Romero’s disciplinary record—27 yellow cards in 100 Premier League games for Spurs—suggests his aggressive style may persist in the Bundesliga.
Bayern’s dominance continued as Kingsley Coman (61’) and teenagers Lennart Karl (83’) and Jonah Kusi-Asare (87’) sealed the win. Tottenham, still mourning Son’s exit to LAFC, must address defensive lapses that saw Bayern score four times on the counter.
For now, Kane’s Twitter silence regarding Son’s departure—mocked by one fan as “Romero’s judgment on your loyalty”—remains a topic of debate among Spurs supporters.
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