Bayern Munich break two Club World Cup records with thumping of amateur side

Bayern Munich hit amateur side Auckland City in their opening club World Cup competition, making them pounding 10-0.

The Bundesliga champions also broke a few new tournament records in the process.

The Bayern victory margin is the largest in the history of Club World Cup.

The previous record was set by Saudi-Arabian Side Hilal in 2021 when they defeated the VAE-based side Al Jazira with 6-1.

However, Bundesliga top scorer Harry Kane could not be on goal in the victory.

The Captain of England had started the game in the TQL Stadium before he was pulled out for Jamal Musiala after 61 minutes.

His replacement continued to produce a beautiful cameor of 29 minutes while helping himself to a hat trick.

Elsewhere, Kingsley Coman, Michael Olise and Thomas Muller also took braces while Bayern drove to victory.

The first half strike by Sacha Boey completed the score in the one -sided affair.

The two goals from Musiala also broke the record for the highest scoring club World Cup competition, which had previously been on six.

New Zealand established Auckland had qualified for the tournament as the best OFC Champions League winner for a period of four years.

They are the only non-professional side participating in the extensive tournament.

It is the first time that 32 clubs have appeared in the club World Cup, with the competition that is now being held every four years.

Despite their amateur status, Auckland participated 13 occasions in the Club World Cup.

Their best finish at the tournament came in 2014 when they defeated the Mexican Outfit Cruz Azul on penalties in the play-off in third place.

As for Bayern, their only earlier appearance saw them win the 2020 edition after beating Al Ahly and Tigres.

After their mauling from Auckland, they will take on Boca Juniors in their second game on Saturday.

Bayern concludes their group stage campaign against Benfica on 24 June.

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In the meantime, Auckland wants to recover against Benfica on Friday for a collision with Boca Juniors four days later.

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