The opening day of the Club World Cup 2025 delivered contrasting results across three matches, with Bayern Munich making history by recording the tournament's largest-ever victory.
In the early kick-off, Lionel Messi's Inter Miami were held to a goalless draw by Egyptian giants Al Ahly in what proved to be a tightly contested affair with few clear-cut chances.
Bayern Munich's Record-Breaking Performance
The day's standout result came when German powerhouse Bayern Munich demolished Oceania champions Auckland City 10-0, setting a new record for the biggest win in Club World Cup history.
Jamal Musiala led the scoring with an impressive hat-trick, while veteran Thomas Müller and French winger Kingsley Coman each contributed braces in the one-sided encounter. The Bundesliga champions' ruthless display sent a clear message to other tournament contenders about their ambitions.
PSG Dominates Atlético Madrid
In the final match of the opening day, Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain delivered an emphatic statement with a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Spanish side Atlético Madrid.
Midfielders Vitinha and Fabián Ruiz put PSG in control with first-half goals before youngster Senny Mayulu and South Korean star Lee Kang-In completed the rout in the second period. The result establishes the French champions as serious contenders for the title.
This expanded Club World Cup format has generated significant interest, though several major European clubs including Arsenal, Liverpool, and Barcelona are notably absent from the tournament.
Meanwhile, Manchester City will be without star midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, who has publicly stated he will not participate in the competition with the English champions.
The tournament continues tomorrow with more high-profile matches as teams battle for supremacy in this prestigious global club competition.
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