Bayern celebrates 10:0 win-Müller shines at the club World Cup start!

Bayern celebrates 10:0 win-Müller shines at the club World Cup start!

FC Bayern Munich prevailed at the opening game of this year's club world championship against Auckland City FC with an impressive 10: 0. Thomas Müller, who played through again after a long time, welded twice and was visibly satisfied with the performance of his team after the game. "We played well, serious and with intensity," praised the experienced player, who also commented on the oppressive heat during the game and said with a smile that it was not exactly easy to hold out in such conditions. Most recently, Müller played 90 minutes on April 16 in the Champions League quarter-final second leg against Inter.

Bayern did not allow themselves to be rested on the laurels after each goal, but immediately sought the next goal. In a stadium with a capacity of 26,000 seats, which was reduced to over 21,000 seats due to the club World Cup, around 10,000 spectators could be seen. Spectators and team enjoyed the friendly support from the ranks of the fans, who created a good atmosphere. Nevertheless, some places remained empty, which was not only due to the ticket prices, which originally started at at least $ 100 and were available on the match day for $ 36.68, but also on the fact that the wrong stadium that the Cincinnati Bengals had been hit with 65,000 places. The right stadium for the game was the home stadium of FC Cincinnati.

Müller's last dance?

The tournament in the USA is of particular importance for Thomas Müller, as it concludes a large chapter of his career with FC Bayern. After 13 championships and two Champions League titles, he will leave the club after this season. Müller played his last Bundesliga game on May 17th in Hoffenheim. In order to enable him to participate in the club World Cup, his contract was extended until July 31, 2025. Depending on the performance of FC Bayern in the club World Cup, his earliest possible farewell date on June 24 could be if the team leaves the group phase prematurely. However, this remains to be seen, because challenges against Boca Juniors are still waiting for Bayern next Saturday and Benfica on June 24th.

A return to the Bundesliga will not strive for Müller, and a career end is also in the room. However, FC Bayern would like to keep it in a different function in the club, which continues to make the future of the player exciting after the tournament. It remains unclear whether it is moving to the MLS or whether European offers are coming.

The upcoming challenges

FC Bayern has to conquer a few strong opponents in the group phase of the club World Cup. In addition to the game against Auckland City already completed, the matches against Boca Juniors on June 21 and Benfica Lisbon are also on the program on June 24th. Thomas Müller and his teammates are determined to successfully play the next games and end the tournament as a favorite.

This club World Cup could be a final opportunity for Bayern to demonstrate their status in international football, and the ideal stage for Müller to say goodbye to his fans.