Bayern Munich, the reigning Bundesliga champions, delivered a ruthless performance in their FIFA Club World Cup opener, thrashing Auckland City 10-0 at the TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The German giants were unstoppable from the start, with Kingsley Coman opening the scoring in the sixth minute. Sacha Boey doubled the lead just 12 minutes later, and Michael Olise added a third before Coman scored his second goal of the game.
The goals kept flowing, with Olise netting his second and Thomas Muller scoring before halftime. Muller, who is reportedly playing his last tournament for Bayern before leaving the club, added another goal in the 89th minute to complete a 10-0 rout. Jamal Musiala, who came on as a substitute, scored a hat-trick, including two stunning curling shots and a penalty kick.
This victory is the biggest win in the history of the Club World Cup, surpassing Al Hilal’s 6-1 win over Al Jazira in 2022. Auckland City, comprised mostly of part-timers, including estate agents and teachers, was outclassed throughout the match. The win sets the tone for Bayern’s campaign, while Auckland City will look to regroup and bounce back in their next match against Benfica.
