Bayern Munich emerges victorious in the "risky contest," expressing concerns over Musiala's performance and future.
Title: FC Bayern edges past Boca Juniors, but Injury Woes for Musiala
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It's still game on for FC Bayern in the Club World Cup. After a spectacular 10-0 opening win against Auckland City, they managed a narrow 2:1 victory over Boca Juniors. Bayern dominated the match, but it wasn't exactly a walk in the park. The next challenge is against Benfica Lisbon, with the round of 16 just around the corner, potential opponents being Chelsea, Flamengo, or Tunis.
Harry Kane scored the first goal of the match for the Munich side in the 18th minute, and Michael Olise secured the win in the 84th minute. Although Boca Juniors equalized through Miguel Merentiel in the 66th minute, the Argentineans couldn't maintain their momentum.
"We were very motivated, and it's nice that I scored, but it's important that we reached the round of 16," Kane said, visibly satisfied. However, the celebration was cut short when Jamal Musiala, who only recently returned to fitness after a long layoff, had to be substituted away due to injury before the final whistle.
Coach Vincent Kompany made three changes for the match against Boca, bringing in Serge Gnabry, Leon Goretzka, and Konrad Laimer as replacements for Sacha Boey, Aleksandar Pavlovic, and Thomas Müller. Despite some heated exchanges, Bayern maintained their composure and didn't let themselves be provoked by the passionate Argentine fans.
Bayern started the match with a dominant display, but they struggled to capitalize on their chances. Kane, Kingsley Coman, and Olise all missed good scoring opportunities in the first half. After the break, Boca started to get back into the game, but Bayern managed to keep them at bay until Olise scored the decisive goal.
Source: ntv.de, tno/sid
- FC Bayern Munich
- Club World Cup 2025
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Jamal Musiala's injury concern in the Club World Cup match against Boca Juniors on June 20, 2025, raised fears of another setback after his recent recovery from a torn hamstring suffered in April. Despite being taken off in the 82nd minute, Musiala was back in training by June 22, indicating the injury was not severe enough to keep him out for an extended period. His quick recovery bodes well for Bayern's chances in the upcoming rounds of the competition.[1][2]
[1] Bild.de. (2025). Jamal Musiala back training after Club World Cup scare. [online] Available at: https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/bundesliga/bayern-muenchen/jamal-musiala-frustrated-by-club-world-cup-injury-71172830.bild.html
[2] The Guardian. (2025). FC Bayern Munich survive scare to sail into Club World Cup last 16. [online] Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/jun/20/fc-bayern-munich-survive-scare-to-sail-into-club-world-cup-last-16
The Commission has also been consulted on the draft directive regarding football, potentially influencing the operations of clubs like FC Bayern in international competitions such as the Club World Cup.
In light of Jamal Musiala's injury during the Club World Cup match against Boca Juniors, there might be a need for the panel to address the issue of player health and safety in football, ensuring that sports entities prioritize the wellbeing of their athletes.
