The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 kicked off with a bang as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Bayern Munich delivered emphatic victories in their opening group-stage matches, signaling their intent to dominate the expanded 32-team tournament.
PSG Outclass Atletico Madrid in Pasadena
At the iconic Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, PSG dismantled La Liga giants Atletico Madrid with a commanding 4-0 win in front of over 80,000 fans.
- Fabian Ruiz opened the scoring with a thunderous strike in the 19th minute.
- Vitinha doubled the lead just before halftime after a swift counter-attack.
- Senny Mayulu and Lee Kang-in added late goals to seal the rout.
- Atletico’s woes deepened with Clement Lenglet’s red card and a disallowed goal by Julian Alvarez following a VAR review.
Bayern Munich Annihilate Auckland City in Record-Breaking Win
Over in Cincinnati, Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich delivered a historic 10-0 demolition of Oceania’s Auckland City, marking the largest margin of victory in Club World Cup history.
- Jamal Musiala scored a sensational second-half hat-trick.
- Kingsley Coman, Thomas Müller, and Michael Olise each netted twice.
- Sacha Boey also got on the scoresheet in a match that resembled target practice.
What’s Next in the Tournament
- PSG will face Botafogo in their next Group B clash.
- Bayern Munich are set to take on Boca Juniors and Benfica in Group C.
With both European powerhouses flexing their muscles early, the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 promises high-octane action as the tournament progresses.
