![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/harry-kane-misses-out-on-first-trophy-after-bayern-munich-suffer-heavy-defeat-on-debut/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/1_GettyImages-1610336617.jpg&description=Harry Kane endured a debut to forget for Bayern Munich as they suffered a heavy three-goal defeat against RB Leipzig in the German Super Cup at their home stadium Harry Kane's debut for Bayern Munich ended in frustration as his new club suffered a heavy defeat in the German Super Cup at the hands of RB Leipzig . The England captain, who on Saturday morning completed a transfer from boyhood team Tottenham, which could be worth in excess of £100million, was included in Bayern's matchday squad – giving him the opportunity to win silverware on his first day at the club. Winning would have boosted an already momentous day in the striker's career, having signed a four-year contract with Bayern and taking their prestigious No.9 shirt last worn by predecessor Robert Lewandowski. Kane, who leaves Tottenham as the club's all-time record goalscorer with 280 strikes, says that that he signed for the Bundesliga champions in order to prove himself "at the highest level." Bayern had won the German Super Cup in six of the previous seven editions, including last season's 5-3 victory over the same opponents. They were favourites to lift this season's trophy too, which would have continued their domestic dominance in Germany – and it would have clinched Kane's first trophy in his senior career. Yet things did not immediately go to plan for Kane, who had to make do with a place on Bayern's bench for the game. Thomas Tuchel's side's attack was led by promising French teenager Mathys Tel, but they were frustrated in front of goal. It was RB Leipzig star and Spain international Dani Olmo who stole the headlines, opening the scoring in the third minute before doubling the lead for Marco Rose's side on the stroke of half time – as Bayern missed a glut of chances. Have Your Say! How many goals will Kane score for Bayern this season? Tell us what you think here. Kane was not among the triple substitution made by the Bundesliga champions at the break but he was introduced by Tuchel in the 64th){kind=link}
Harry Kane endured a debut to forget for Bayern Munich as they suffered a heavy three-goal defeat against RB Leipzig in the German Super Cup at their home stadium
Harry Kane’s debut for Bayern Munich ended in frustration as his new club suffered a heavy defeat in the German Super Cup at the hands of RB Leipzig .
The England captain, who on Saturday morning completed a transfer from boyhood team Tottenham, which could be worth in excess of £100million, was included in Bayern’s matchday squad â giving him the opportunity to win silverware on his first day at the club.
Winning would have boosted an already momentous day in the striker’s career, having signed a four-year contract with Bayern and taking their prestigious No.9 shirt last worn by predecessor Robert Lewandowski. Kane, who leaves Tottenham as the club’s all-time record goalscorer with 280 strikes, says that that he signed for the Bundesliga champions in order to prove himself “at the highest level.”
Bayern had won the German Super Cup in six of the previous seven editions, including last season’s 5-3 victory over the same opponents. They were favourites to lift this season’s trophy too, which would have continued their domestic dominance in Germany â and it would have clinched Kane’s first trophy in his senior career.