Harry Kane has dismissed claims that the 2025-26 campaign will result in a “boring” procession from Bayern Munich towards the Bundesliga title. The reigning German champions have started the new season in spectacular style, picking up a maximum haul of nine points from three games – with Vincent Kompany’s side scoring 14 goals while conceding just two.
Foot on the gas: No letting up from Bayern
Many have been quick to suggest that Bayern will bulldoze their way to another domestic crown, with it difficult to see anybody slowing them down. There could be little intrigue over the course of the campaign, with Kane and Co determined to keep their “foot on the gas”.
AdvertisementGettyCan anybody challenge Bayern for the title?
England captain Kane, who saw his trophy curse lifted in 2024-25, is adamant that Bayern will not have things entirely their own way. He believes that there are at least three teams capable of posing problems to those at the Allianz Arena.
Kane explains why Bundesliga will not be boring
As per , Kane said when quizzed on the supposed lack of competition to Bayern’s crown: “I don't think it will be boring. And if it is, that's a compliment to us. Two years ago, people didn't say that either, when we didn't win the league. There's Dortmund, Leverkusen, Frankfurt, they'll challenge us. It's good to be at the top, I hope we can keep our foot on the gas!”
GettyBiggest threat: Bayern must avoid complaceny
While Kane is eager to talk up potential title rivals, Bayern’s sporting director Max Eberl admits that complacency is likely to be the club’s greatest threat. He said: “We are our own biggest opponent. If we bring what we can onto the pitch, then it will be difficult to beat us.”
He added on the “boring” accusations: “We saw against Wiesbaden and Augsburg: If we think we're doing a little less, then you always run the risk of losing games in the Bundesliga. Of course, we don't want that. We want to play like we did against Leipzig, or here against Hamburg, or in the Supercup against Stuttgart. And big opponents like Dortmund, Leverkusen, and Frankfurt are still to come.”
