Bayern Munich walked to a 10-0 win over Auckland City in their club World Cup opener, but there will be no room for complacency when they are confronted against Argentina's Boca Juniors in their second group C match, said the German club coach Vincent Kompany on Thursday.
Boca came close to winning their opener against Benfica, but let a lead of two goals slip away in a 2-2 draw with the Portuguese side, and Kompany said they were a real threat to the transition.
“We know the quality of the tournament … Every part that participates here is a winning team,” Kompany said reporters prior to the Friday game, where Bayern wants to win their third club world cup title.
“Boca is a very dangerous team in the transition game. They believe in their moments. The team spirit is good. We have respect for Boca. But we look at ourselves and want to bring our qualities to the game.”
Kompany said they were familiar with the Argentinian playing style with many of the players in the country driving their trade in Europe.
“We know many Argentinian players from the European competitions. It is a football that we understand very well,” he added. “It can feel a bit like an away game. But we want to be Bayern Munich. We have to show the right emotion.”
Kompany was happy to welcome attacking midfielder Jamal Musiala and Center Back Dayot Upamecano back in the side after missing more than two months with injuries.
The German Musiala, who scored 12 goals when Bayern assured their 34th German title of top flight, came from the bank to score a hat trick against Auckland on Sunday.
“Jamal Musiala and Dayot Upamecano have not played long. We are very happy that they are back and fit. Integration is an important problem and we have to look at it. Otherwise everyone is 100% fit,” Kompany said.
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