Shh! Olise Silences the Passionate Boca Juniors Fans: FC Bayern Claims 2-1 Win at Club World Cup
Bayern Munich triumphs over Boca Juniors, while expressing concerns regarding Musiala's performance and future potential.
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Amidst the pulsating Club World Cup, FC Bayern has emerged victorious, securing a thrilling 2:1 victory over Boca Juniors in Miami. Despite their clear dominance, the Munich team was pushed to the limit, a potential price to pay for their relentless performance.
The FC Bayern has advanced in the Club World Cup, defeating the fiery Boca Juniors from Argentina, 2:1 (1:0) in a nail-biting encounter on Tuesday (21:00 CET/Sat.1 and DAZN). The group stage battle against Benfica Lisbon on Saturday will decide who clinches the group. Potential opponents for the round of 16 include Chelsea, Flamengo, or Tunis.
In front of 63,587 spectators at the Hard Rock Stadium, Harry Kane broke the silence with a 1:0 lead for the FC Bayern in the 18th minute. Boca equalized in a tense atmosphere thanks to Miguel Merentiel (66'). Michael Olise (84') restored the Munich team's lead, flashing a "shush" gesture at the passionate Argentine fans.
Injury Woes for Bayern
A grim moment arrived for the victorious team as injury struck Jamal Musiala before the final whistle. The young star, who only recently recuperated from an extended absence leading up to the World Cup, had to exit the game shortly before the end.
Jujubmiting the slight training setback against Auckland, Koeman made three substitutions against Boca, swapping out Sacha Boey, Aleksandar Pavlovic, and Thomas Müller for Serge Gnabry, Leon Goretzka, and Konrad Laimer, respectively. "They will employ every trick they can to unsettle us," Kane had warned before the match. "We have to anticipate that. It’s a risky game."
The Bayern team, as usual, exerted dominance over the 35-time Argentine champions. The initial goal celebration occurred in the 8th minute, only to be withdrawn after a video review due to a preceding foul.
opportunities missed
Kane's goal, marked by robust determination in the penalty area, was validated. The Bayern dominated the game but struggled to capitalize on their opportunities, with Kingsley Coman (20'), Olise (32'), and Kane (35') all squandering close-range chances. In contrast, Boca was only infrequently threatening.
After the break, Bayern stood firm. However, it was the conspicuous Olise (52') who squandered an excellent scoring opportunity, a misfortune that was soon repeated by Kane. This oversight would come back to haunt them as Boca regained some momentum, eventually equalizing through Merentiel. Bayern momentarily wobbled, but Olise's late goal calmed the nerves, leading to a hushed remainder of the game.
Source: ntv.de, tno/sid
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[2] "FC Bayern Munich: Jamal Musiala returns to training after Club World Cup scare," BBC Sports, June 23, 2025, https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/61397927
The Commission has also been consulted on the draft directive regarding the potential impact of football clubs' financial fair play rules, particularly those of European leagues like the Premier League.
Despite their recent victory in the Club World Cup, FC Bayern's roster is facing challenges, with young star Jamal Musiala sustaining an injury during the match. This setback could have implications for the team's financial management, considering the Premier League's stringent regulations.
