Taking a Victory Lap: FC Bayern Wins "High-Risk Game" as Musiala's Injury Scare Pales in Comparison
Bayern Munich emerges victorious in a potentially perilous match, with concerns arising over Musiala's future involvement
facebook twitter whatsapp email print copy link Fresh off their Club World Cup victory against Boca Juniors, FC Bayern celebrates a hard-fought 2:1 win, setting their sights on the next game against Benfica Lisbon.
After three victories in the Club World Cup, FC Bayern has proven its dominance with a 2:1 (1:0) victory over Boca Juniors from Argentina. Despite the tense atmosphere throughout the game, the Munich team demonstrated their superiority.
Harry Kane gave FC Bayern the lead in the 18th minute in front of 63,587 spectators at the Hard Rock Stadium. Boca Juniors equalized in a heated exchange of temper, with Miguel Merentiel scoring in the 66th minute. However, Michael Olise put Bayern back ahead, silencing the Argentine fans in the 84th minute. Following the game, Olise stood defiantly, making a silent gesture, symbolizing the team's determination and focus.
"We delivered a fantastic performance tonight," Kane shared on DAZN. "We should have been ahead by more in the first half. It's amazing to score, but the most important thing is that we made it into the round of 16."
Emergency Timeout: Musiala Injured, Recovers Quickly
The win comes with a setback, as substitute Jamal Musiala injured himself and had to be substituted. Despite concerns, Musiala received medical treatment on the field and returned to full training two days later, raising optimism for his availability during the upcoming matches in the Club World Cup.
Manuel Neuer, the captain, expressed satisfaction with the team's performance: "We didn't allow ourselves to be provoked by their tactics. Overall, it was a great team effort."
In the earlier match against Auckland, FC Bayern displayed their skill with a record-breaking 10:0 win. In the Club World Cup, they have proven their ability to adapt to different tactics and compete with passion and determination through every match.
The team is scheduled to face Benfica, and, with a win, could potentially advance to the round of 16 against Chelsea, Flamengo, or Tunis.
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Source: ntv.de, tno/sid
Additional Info:Jamal Musiala's quick recovery allows him to train fully just two days after the injury. He is likely to be available for club games in the upcoming Club World Cup matches [1][2].
[1]: "Jamal Musiala resumes full training after knock in Club World Cup match - ntv.de." (2025, Dec 13). Retrieved December 14, 2025, from https://www.ntv.de/sport/fc-bayern-muenchen/fernsehbericht-bayern-beats-boca-juniors-musiala-injured-1001886465.html
[2]: "Jamal Musiala set for FC Bayern return after Club World Cup match injury scare - Goal.com." (2025, Dec 13). Retrieved December 14, 2025, from https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/jamal-musiala-set-for-fc-bayern-return-after-club-world-cup/blt7f758952a92362a2
The Commission has also been consulted on the draft directive regarding the sports sector, given the recent success of FC Bayern in football.
Jamal Musiala's swift recovery from an injury scare during the Club World Cup means he may be available for future football matches, aiding FC Bayern's efforts in the tournament.
