By Sachit Subba • Football • Jun 16, 2025 03:03 AM • 199 views
Bayern Munich announced their arrival at the FIFA Club World Cup in emphatic fashion, dismantling Auckland City 10-0 at the QTL Stadium in what is now officially the tournament's largest-ever margin of victory. Jamal Musiala lit up the night with a dazzling hat-trick, while Kingsley Coman, Mabel Oliseh, and Thomas Müller each bagged a brace. Sascha Boey also found the net in a performance that was as ruthless as it was clinical, underlining Bayern's intent to chase global supremacy with unrelenting firepower. The result eclipsed the previous record for the biggest Club World Cup win — a 6-1 demolition by Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal against Al Jazira in 2021 — and sends a chilling message to Bayern's Group C rivals.
Early Storm, No Mercy
From the first whistle, Bayern applied pressure that Auckland City simply couldn't withstand. Coman opened the floodgates in the 6th minute, latching onto a pinpoint cross to put the Bavarians ahead. Moments later, right-back Sascha Boey doubled the lead with a powerful strike in the 18th.
The goals came thick and fast. Oliseh made it 3-0 in the 20th minute before Coman added his second barely a minute later. Müller, the veteran orchestrator, got in on the act with a well-taken finish just before the break, and Oliseh netted again in first-half stoppage time to make it 6-0 by halftime.
** Musiala's Magic**
The second half belonged to Jamal Musiala. The 21-year-old German international danced through defenders, showcasing his trademark composure and dribbling flair. His first goal came in the 63rd minute. Ten minutes later, he calmly converted a penalty to seal his brace. By the 84th, he completed his hat-trick in style — a curling finish into the top corner that left Auckland's keeper stranded. Müller wrapped up the massacre in the 89th minute with his second goal, capping off a display of total dominance by the German giants.
A Warning Shot to the World
Bayern's opener wasn't just a victory — it was a statement. In a tournament often criticized for uneven matchups in early rounds, the Bundesliga champions treated the fixture like a final, showing no signs of complacency. Coach Thomas Tuchel, though satisfied, was quick to downplay the result. "We respected our opponent and played with full professionalism. It's only one game, and we have bigger challenges ahead," he said post-match. Auckland City, meanwhile, were left stunned and shell-shocked. The Oceania representatives will need to regroup quickly as they attempt to salvage pride in their remaining group fixtures. For Bayern Munich, the march continues — and after this explosive start, the rest of the world has been warned.
