Bayern Munich Make History with 10-0 Rout of Auckland City at Club World Cup

CINCINNATI, June 15, 2025 — Bayern Munich kicked off their 2025 FIFA Club World Cup campaign with a record-shattering 10-0 demolition of Auckland City, delivering one of the most lopsided results in the tournament’s history and underlining the vast gulf between European football’s elite and Oceania’s semi-professional champions.

The German giants wasted no time asserting their dominance at TQL Stadium. Kingsley Coman opened the scoring just five minutes in, setting the tone for a relentless attacking display. By the 21st minute, Bayern were already 4-0 up, with Sacha Boey, Michael Olise, and Coman again all finding the net in quick succession. Thomas Müller and Olise added two more before halftime, sending Bayern into the break with a commanding 6-0 lead.

The second half saw no let-up. Substitute Jamal Musiala, returning from injury, stole the spotlight with a clinical hat-trick, while Müller capped the rout with his 250th goal for the club. In total, Bayern registered 31 shots, 17 on target, while Auckland City managed just a single effort on goal.

“We played well, played seriously, played with intensity,” said Müller after the final whistle. Head coach Vincent Kompany echoed the sentiment: “Job done. We played very seriously and did what we had to do. When a team sits deep and defends well, it’s not a given that you’ll score ten goals”.

Auckland City, comprised of part-timers including teachers, students, and sales representatives, could only watch as Bayern’s professionals put on a masterclass. The financial disparity was as stark as the scoreline: Bayern’s annual revenues top £700 million, while Auckland’s are less than £500,000. The New Zealand side’s highest-paid player would need over a century to match Harry Kane’s weekly wage at Bayern.

The result set a new Club World Cup record for margin of victory, eclipsing Al Hilal’s 6-1 win over Al Jazira in 2021. Boca Juniors right-back Lucas Blondel summed up the reaction across the football world: “I think it was somewhat expected, but not a 10-goal difference. Seeing that many goals is a bit shocking, but it shows the quality of the opponent”.

With this emphatic win, Bayern Munich take an early lead in Group C and send a clear message to their rivals as the tournament progresses. For Auckland City, the experience—if humbling—comes with the reward of representing Oceania on the world stage and a significant financial boost for their club.

Follow us on Tiktok for more football content