Title: Harry Kane’s Trophy Drought Continues as Bayern Munich Falls to RB Leipzig in DFL-Supercup
Subtitle: Kane’s Debut for Bayern Ends in Disappointment
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Harry Kane, the prominent English footballer, had his hopes of winning the first trophy of his career dashed as his newly joined team, Bayern Munich, suffered a resounding 3-0 loss against RB Leipzig in the DFL-Supercup on Saturday.
Making his debut as a second-half substitute, the 30-year-old striker’s move to the Bavarian club was only confirmed on the morning of the game. Despite training with his new teammates before the match, Kane was not among the starting XI. Instead, 18-year-old Mathys Tel led Bayern’s attacking lineup.
Leipzig’s Dani Olmo dealt a blow to Bayern’s aspirations by scoring twice in the first half, leaving the team trailing at halftime. In an attempt to turn the tide, head coach Thomas Tuchel made three changes for the second half. Kim Min-jae made his debut for Bayern as he replaced Matthijs De Ligt, Noussair Mazroui came on for Benjamin Pavard, while Kingsley Coman substituted Konrad Laimer.
Bayern’s supporters showed their enthusiasm for Kane as he warmed up before the second half, receiving roaring applause at Allianz Arena. However, his arrival on the pitch could not salvage a victory for his side, as Olmo completed his hat-trick from the penalty spot shortly after Kane’s introduction.
Throughout his impressive 12-year spell at Tottenham, Kane never managed to secure a trophy for his club, with his closest attempts being the defeats suffered in the 2015 and 2021 League Cup finals.
In contrast to Bayern’s disappointment, the match marked a historic moment for Leipzig as they claimed their first-ever DFL-Supercup title. Bayern had previously dominated the competition, winning it six times in the last seven seasons.
Looking forward, Kane may have an opportunity to make his Bundesliga debut on Friday when Bayern travels to face Werder Bremen in the season opener.
GO DEEPER
The article concludes by highlighting the “GO DEEPER” section, which delves into the secret meeting and the behind-the-scenes tension that led to Harry Kane’s departure from Tottenham and subsequent move to Bayern Munich.
Disclaimer: The photo accompanying the article features Harry Kane during his time at Tottenham and is for illustrative purposes only.