CINCINNATI, Ohio – In a historic display of attacking prowess, Bayern Munich demolished New Zealand’s Auckland City 10-0 in their 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, rewriting the tournament’s record books with the highest-scoring match and largest margin of victory in its history. The German giants’ ruthless performance at Cincinnati’s TQL Stadium eclipsed the previous benchmark of 8 goals, set by multiple teams over the years, while also shattering the prior biggest win of 5 goals.
A Dominant Display from Start to Finish
Bayern wasted no time asserting their dominance, with Kingsley Coman opening the scoring in the 6th minute. The French winger capitalized on a pinpoint cross from debutant Jonathan Tah to head home, marking the tournament’s first goal . Just 12 minutes later, Coman turned provider, teeing up Sacha Boey for a thunderous half-volley that doubled the lead . Michael Olise, a standout performer with two goals and two assists, then extended the advantage to 3-0 with a clinical finish from Thomas Müller’s cutback.
Coman struck again in the 21st minute, slotting home his second goal, before Müller added a fifth before halftime. Olise capped off an electrifying first half with a stunning left-footed curler in stoppage time, giving Bayern a 6-0 lead at the break – a feat that matched the previous single-half record set by Tunisia’s Esperance in 2019.
The onslaught continued after the interval, with Jamal Musiala stealing the show. The 20-year-old came off the bench to score a hat trick in 18 minutes, including a penalty and a clever finish from a loose ball . Müller sealed the 10-0 rout in the 89th minute, netting his 250th goal for Bayern in what could be his final tournament for the club.
Historic Milestones and Context
The 10-goal haul surpasses the previous record of 8 goals, which was jointly held by Real Madrid (5-3 vs Al Hilal, 2023), Manchester United (5-3 vs Gamba Osaka, 2008), and Esperance (6-2 vs Al Sadd, 2019) . The 10-goal margin also dwarfs the prior largest victory of 5 goals (Al Hilal’s 6-1 win over Al Jazira in 2022).
Notably, three French players – Coman, Boey, and Olise – scored the first four goals, while Müller, at 35 years and 275 days, became the third-oldest goalscorer in Club World Cup history . The result underscores Bayern’s attacking depth, with eight different players contributing to the scoreline .
Post-Match Reactions
Coach Vincent Kompany praised his team’s professionalism, stating, “We played very seriously from start to finish. This sets a strong tone for the tournament” . Müller, reflecting on his milestone, added, “It’s an honor to reach 250 goals for this club. We wanted to make a statement, and I think we did that” .
