Club World Cup 2025: A mismatch – why were Auckland City playing Bayern Munich?
Auckland, the only OC team competing in the Club World Cup, was entitled to participate in the Club World Cup as the best of the best of the Best of the OC Champions League during the ranking period between 2021 and 2024.
In recent years, they have dominated their continental competitions and have won 13 times since 2006.
They won four and drew one of the five games in the last edition of the tournament, scored 13 goals and accepted only twice.
Reflecting the defeat of Sunday, Auckland’s temporary coach Ivan Vicelich said, “This is this [result] The reality of football against one of the best teams in the world.
“A dream for players from an amateur level in this environment. We knew it would be a very difficult game by playing against one of the best teams in the world – to one of the favorites – so we are really proud of the efforts of the players.”
Bayern Boss Vincent Kompany added: “We should stay humble, but it was important to say that we took the game seriously.
He continued: “It was a good first match in the tournament, but of course the opponents will grow and will be more difficult.”
Bundesliga champions, Miami (Saturday 02:00 BST Saturday) on Friday in the local C matches of Argentine giants Boca Juniors’ı seizing.
“A traditional game from Europe against a traditional team from South America – I would join this game, even if I am not a Bayern coach.” He said. “It will be special.”
