Bayern Munich's Club World Cup group game against Auckland City was a mismatch on the pitch - so why were the part-timers from New Zealand facing the 34-time German champions?

Vincent Kompany's men were imperious during a first half which saw Kingsley Coman and Michael Olise bag first-half braces and Sacha Boey and Thomas Muller also notch before Jamal Musiala claimed a second-half hat-trick and Muller completed the scoring.

Many were shocked when Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sané opted to sign a lucrative deal with Galatasaray rather than extend his contract in Bavaria.

Bayern Munich attacker Serge Gnabry allegedly has no desire to seek a move away from Allianz Arena this summer amid the recent speculation surrounding his future. The Germany international was again a regular for Bayern during the 2024-25 campaign, making 42 appearances in all competitions, scoring seven goals and registering eight assists.

Eleven players from the Germany squad which reached the 2022 Women’s European Championship final are back for Euro 2025.