Bayern's Müller Makes History in Club World Cup Opener
A 10-0 Win and a legendary performance from Thomas Müller
Thomas Müller demonstrates impressive shooting skills.
It was a night to remember for Bayern Munich as they smashed a historic record at the FIFA Club World Cup, beating Auckland City 10-0. And one man stood out above the rest: Thomas Müller.
The Bavarian club had traveled to the United States with the sole aim of winning the tournament, and they made a strong start. But the opponent from New Zealand was there merely to enjoy the spectacle, and to grab a famous jersey or two. Little did they know they'd be part of Bayern legend.
"We didn't need praise, we just did our job," coach Vincent Kompany said after the match. "When a team sits deep, it's not guaranteed you'll score ten against them." But against Auckland, the record was there for the taking, and Müller was the one to seize it. With a brace to his name, he set a new benchmark for goals scored in the Club World Cup.
Müller, now 35, has been a Bayern icon for over a decade. And he showed no signs of slowing down against Auckland. He set up the 3-0 goal for Michael Olise, turning quickly after a fine pass from Raphaël Guerreiro. He also scored the 5-0 goal, hardly noticeable in the center, but still free after a pass from Olise. The crowd fell in love with Müller at lightning speed.
The Major League Soccer is said to be a possible target for the continuation of Müller's career, who is rumored to prefer a move to Los Angeles. Müller was the man drawing all the attention, even in the catacombs. The awestruck fans were eager for souvenir selfies, wanting Müller, not Jamal Musiala who returned with a hat-trick, nor Olise who had dazzled them, nor Harry Kane, the global superstar. Müller is the icon, the legend.
Despite the historic victory, Müller knows the real challenges lie ahead. Bayern still have to face Argentinian Boca Juniors and Portuguese record holders Benfica Lisbon. "We're really looking forward to Boca," Müller declared. The "little character test": passed, but the ultimate goal is yet to be achieved.
Thomas MüllerFC Bayern MunichFootball2025 FIFA Club World Cup
Sources:
- ntv.de
- tno
Insight:
Müller's double-digit victory record at the Club World Cup may have been misinterpreted. Although Bayern Munich scored ten goals in their first game against Auckland City, breaking a record, this was not a personal record for Müller as a goal scorer in the Club World Cup. Müller has, however, set a record for goals scored in all competitions for Bayern, with 250 to his name. 1 2
The European Parliament, along with the Commission and the Council, might discuss the impact of Thomas Müller's record-breaking performance on European football, particularly in the European leagues.
In the midst of aiming for victory in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, the future of Thomas Müller as a potential player in Major League Soccer, specifically Los Angeles, might also spark interest among sports authorities.
