Thomas Müller marked his 250th goal for Bayern Munich with a brace in a record-breaking 10-0 victory over Auckland City in the FIFA Club World Cup opener. At 35, the Raumdeuter delivered Bayern’s fifth and tenth goals in what could be his final season with the club he’s served since 2008.
The win stands as the biggest margin in Club World Cup history, surpassing Al-Hilal’s 6-1 triumph in 2022. Bayern’s scorers included Kingsley Coman (2), Michael Olise (2), Sacha Boey, and Jamal Musiala with a hat-trick.
Despite being used mostly as a substitute this season, appearing in 45 matches with 27 off the bench, Müller has remained influential. Under Vincent Kompany, he logged 1,812 minutes, tallying 8 goals and 8 assists.
After the match, Müller praised the team’s intensity and emphasized the importance of carrying this momentum forward. While his future club remains uncertain, his focus is firmly on helping Bayern chase Club World Cup glory. They next face Boca Juniors in Group C, which also includes Benfica.
