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Kompany Warns Bayern Against Complacency After 10-0 Rout

Posted : 20 June 2025

Bayern Munich’s commanding 10-0 win over Auckland City in their Club World Cup opener may have sent a message to rivals, but coach Vincent Kompany is urging his side to stay grounded. The German giants now face Boca Juniors in their second Group C match, and Kompany stressed that the Argentine club’s strength in transition and team spirit pose a real threat.

 

 He praised Boca’s mentality and warned that despite Bayern’s dominance in their first match, the next challenge would require full focus and intensity.

 

Kompany highlighted the significance of welcoming back key players like Jamal Musiala and Dayot Upamecano, who returned from injury to bolster the squad. Musiala made an instant impact by scoring a hat-trick off the bench, reaffirming Bayern’s attacking depth.

 

 The coach acknowledged that while the team is physically fit, tactical discipline and emotional control would be vital against Boca, especially given the familiarity with the Argentine playing style through European exposure.

 

Meanwhile, Auckland City’s players are dealing with the reality of balancing football dreams with everyday financial pressures. Defender Adam Mitchell revealed he left his commission-based real estate job in New Zealand to take part in the tournament, knowing it meant forgoing income.

 

Many of his teammates, who work as delivery drivers, teachers, and tradesmen, used up their limited annual leave during qualifying campaigns and are now in negative leave or on unpaid time off. Despite the crushing defeat, Mitchell and his team remain determined to compete proudly against giants like Benfica and Boca Juniors.

 

The gap in resources and preparation was stark, with Bayern fielding a full-strength team against Auckland’s semi-professionals. Yet the effort and sacrifice by Auckland City players weren’t lost on viewers.

 

Mitchell noted that playing against such elite opposition was both an honour and a powerful motivator, adding that his wife and teammates’ families were proud to see them on a global stage. As the Club World Cup unfolds, Auckland’s story is a reminder of the human side of football’s biggest stage.

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