PiGerman giants Bayern Munich made a ruthless statement in their opening game of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, humiliating Oceania champions Auckland City with a jaw-dropping 10-0 scoreline at the TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. It was the biggest margin of victory in men’s Club World Cup history — and one that has sparked serious conversations.
From the opening minutes, Bayern made their intentions clear. Kingsley Coman opened the floodgates with a header in the 6th minute, and what followed was a complete dismantling. In a brutal three-minute spell, Sacha Boey, Michael Olise, and Coman (again) added goals to make it 4-0 by the 21st minute. Just before halftime, Thomas Müller volleyed in a fifth, and Olise curled in a brilliant sixth to put Bayern 6-0 up at the break.
Second Half: Musiala Returns With a Bang
With the job seemingly done, coach Vincent Kompany rang in the changes, bringing on several substitutes — including handing a senior debut to 17-year-old Lennart Karl. But that didn’t slow Bayern down.
Jamal Musiala, returning from injury, came off the bench and stole the spotlight. The 22-year-old scored a stunning hat-trick in just 17 minutes — a curled finish in the 67th minute, a penalty he earned and converted in the 73rd, and a third from a defensive mistake in the 84th. Müller then sealed his brace and Bayern’s tenth in the 89th minute.
By the final whistle, it was a cricket scoreline.
Were Bayern Too Harsh On Auckland?
While Bayern celebrated, many fans couldn’t help but feel sympathy for Auckland City — a club made up mostly of semi-professional players. According to their coach Ivan Vicelich, several of his players had to take leave from their day jobs just to participate in the tournament. In fact, a few key players couldn’t travel due to work and family commitments.
Some fans and pundits are now asking: Did Bayern take things too far? Should they have eased up after 5 or 6 goals? Kompany didn’t think so. “We give opportunities to young players, but we must maintain our standards. That’s football,” he said after the game.
Vicelich, on the other hand, showed pride in his squad:
“To be proud of the players is what we’re after. It’s a dream—coming from an amateur level to play in this environment… You can’t hide on the field.”
The result has reignited debates about the growing divide between top-tier European giants and clubs from smaller federations. For Auckland — 13-time OFC Champions League winners — this was a harsh reminder of that gap.
What’s Next?
Bayern now turn their attention to a blockbuster showdown against Boca Juniors, while Auckland face Benfica in their next Group C match. Kompany described the Boca clash as the “highlight of the group stage” and said even if he weren’t coaching, he would attend just to watch it.
But one thing is clear: Bayern are not here to play nice — they are here to dominate. And for Auckland, this was a reality check from a different football universe.
