Overview
- Bayern Munich opened their campaign with a 10-0 victory over Auckland City, featuring a second-half hat-trick from Jamal Musiala and braces from Kingsley Coman and Thomas Müller.
- Boca Juniors drew 2-2 with Benfica after leading by two goals, as Angel Di Maria and Nicolas Otamendi struck to level the contest.
- England captain Harry Kane cautioned that Boca’s physical style and fervent fanbase will pose a significant step up in quality.
- Young Boca defender Lautaro Di Lollo, absent from the opener, playfully claimed he would “crush” Kane in aerial duels, adding edge to the build-up.
- Saturday’s match at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami is expected to be played in sweltering heat and humidity, further testing both teams’ endurance.