The offensive onslaught began early, with Kingsley Coman heading in the opener in just the sixth minute and doubling the lead shortly after. Sacha Boey, Michael Olise (with two goals), and Thomas Müller (also two) scored before halftime, giving Bayern a commanding 6–0 buffer.
Jamal Musiala, returning from a three-month injury hiatus, entered at the hour mark and immediately made an impact. He completed his hat-trick with a curling effort, a calm penalty, and a deft finish by the 84th minute. Müller later capped off the rout.
Bayern’s dominance was nearly total: they held 72% possession, fired 31 shots (with 17 on goal), and maintained control throughout. Their opponent, a semi-professional Auckland City side, managed just a single shot.
Beyond the goals, the match marked the impressive debut of 17-year-old forward Lennart Karl, whom coach Vincent Kompany praised for his maturity and potential. Observers also noted discussions around giving more youth players minutes in lighter fixtures—but today, the priority was on reinforcing team rhythm and goal difference.
With this emphatic victory, Bayern set new tournament records and sent a strong message ahead of their upcoming encounters with Boca Juniors and Benfica.
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