Bayern Munich opened their 2025 FIFA Club World Cup campaign with a devastating statement of intent, dismantling Auckland City with a staggering 10–0 victory at TQL Stadium. It was a performance that combined clinical finishing, relentless pressing, and moments of individual brilliance, confirming Bayern’s credentials as early tournament favourites.
From the opening whistle, the German champions imposed their will on the match, and the goals came in waves. Kingsley Coman opened the scoring in the 6th minute with a powerful strike, and by the halfway point of the first half, the floodgates were wide open. Sacha Boey added a goal in the 18th, followed swiftly by Michael Olise, who netted twice with confident finishes (20’, 45+1’). Coman also completed his brace before the break, and Thomas Müller added Bayern’s sixth just seconds before halftime.
But the Bavarian side did not let up after the interval. Jamal Musiala, returning from injury, came off the bench and quickly took control of proceedings, scoring a brilliant second-half hat-trick that underlined his status as one of Europe’s most exciting young talents. Müller chipped in with a second goal, bringing the total to double digits and sealing one of the largest victories in Club World Cup history.
Meanwhile, over on the U.S. West Coast, Paris Saint-Germain delivered a polished and dynamic performance at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, brushing aside Atlético Madrid with a 4–0 win. The French side controlled possession throughout and found their rhythm early, with Fabián Ruiz breaking the deadlock in the 19th minute. Vitinha added a second just before halftime, capping a dominant opening 45 minutes. As the Spanish side pushed forward in search of a response, PSG took advantage of the space left behind. Youngster Senny Mayulu added a well-taken goal in the 87th minute, and Lee Kang-in sealed the win with a calmly converted penalty deep into stoppage time. Atlético, known for their defensive discipline under Diego Simeone, looked out of sorts and were unable to cope with PSG’s movement and technical precision.
In stark contrast to the high-scoring affairs elsewhere, Palmeiras and FC Porto played out a goalless but absorbing draw at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. The match was defined by structure and discipline rather than open attacking play. Palmeiras created several chances through Rony and Raphael Veiga, but were repeatedly denied by Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa. On the other end, Porto looked threatening on the counter, particularly through Galeno and Evanilson, though clear chances were few and far between. Veteran centre-back Pepe anchored Porto’s defense with typical composure, and the result ultimately reflected two teams more focused on avoiding mistakes than taking risks. While the 0–0 scoreline may appear uneventful on paper, the match offered a compelling tactical duel between two well-drilled sides.
In Seattle, local fans witnessed a hard-fought contest as Botafogo edged the Seattle Sounders 2–1 at Lumen Field. The Brazilian side took control in the first half, opening the scoring through Jair Cunha after a slick attacking move. Igor Jesus doubled the advantage with a well-placed header before the break, giving Botafogo a cushion they would need. The Sounders responded with urgency in the second half, and Cristian Roldán pulled a goal back via a deflected effort that caught Botafogo’s defense off guard. Despite the momentum shift, Botafogo held firm under pressure, managing the final stages of the game with composure and earning three important points to start their campaign.
