German Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich set a new record at the FIFA Club World Cup on Sunday evening with a 10-0 demolition of Auckland City in Group C opening match.
The win was the biggest margin in the competition’s history, breaking the record held by Saudi Arabia side Al-Hilal, who defeated Al Jazira 6-1 in 2021.
As it happened
The newly-crowned Bundesliga champions came into the tie as massive favorites over the minnows from New Zealand, although their last appearance was in 2020 when they defeated Mexican side Tigres UANL 1-0 in the final.
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Club legend Thomas Muller was included in the starting lineup, in his last tournament for the Bavarians.
Kingsley Coman opened the floodgates in the sixth minute with a header from a corner-kick past Conor Tracey in the Auckland City goal.
Sacha Boey and Michael Olise scored twice in two minutes to put Bayern 3-0 ahead before Coman grabbed his second of the game soon after to make it 4-0.
Muller grabbed his first of the game and Bayern’s fifth on the stroke of halftime before Olise scored his second of the game with a stunning curling effort from 25 yards.
Second half substitute Jamal Musiala scored a 23-minute hat trick including a penalty in the 73rd minute, before Muller grabbed a second of the night and the 250th of his career to make it double figures for the German side.
Vincent Kompany’s side sealed a dominant 10-0 victory over Auckland City in a statement win ahead of their remaining fixtures.
Bayern make history
The 10-0 victory became the biggest margin in the history of the competition, eclipsing Al-Hilal’s 6-1 triumph over Al Jazira in 2021.
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It is also the largest win margin by an European team since Manchester City’s 4-0 win over Brazilian side Fluminese in 2023.
What next?
The Bundesliga champions are up against Argentina giants Boca Juniors in their next game before facing Benfica in their final group game on the 24th of June.
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