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Bayern Munich opened their FIFA Club World Cup campaign in emphatic fashion with a historic 10–0 demolition of Auckland City FC, and it was Michael Olise who stole the show. The French winger delivered a dazzling first-half performance that earned him the Man of the Match award, firmly stamping his authority on the global stage.
Bayern started quickly, with Kingsley Coman opening the scoring in the 6th minute. What followed was a relentless attacking display. Goals from Sacha Boey, Thomas Müller, and two from Jamal Musiala put the German champions in complete control. But the standout contributor was Olise, whose combination of flair, precision, and intelligence overwhelmed Auckland’s defense.
Michael Olise was directly involved in four of Bayern’s first six goals, scoring twice (20’, 45+2’) and assisting two more. His first goal came from a composed finish after slicing through Auckland’s backline, and his second—a curled strike just before halftime—was a demonstration of pure technical finesse. He also assisted goals for Müller and Coman, showing both vision and timing in the final third.
Statistically, Olise created 3 chances, completed 5 successful dribbles (most in the match), had a 92% pass completion rate, and won 6 duels—all in just 45 minutes before being ubbed off to preserve fitness.
In the second half, Bayern showed no signs of slowing. Jamal Musiala completed a stunning hat-trick, and Müller grabbed his second to bring the total to 10—marking the largest win in FIFA Club World Cup history.
For Bayern, the win is a statement of intent. But for Olise, it may be the start of a defining tournament. At just 23 years old, he’s proving he belongs among Europe’s elite playmakers.
With matches against Benfica and Boca Juniors ahead, Bayern will hope Olise continues this electric form. Based on this performance, he might just be the breakout star of the tournament.
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