Bayern Munich vs Boca Juniors form
Bayern Munich recorded the most lopsided match in the history of the FIFA Club World Cup with a resounding 10-0 victory over Auckland City in their opening match. However, the German champions are still not completely assured of a ticket to the next round in Group C.
Because the defeat of the amateur opponent from New Zealand was clearly just a light stroll. In the remaining two appearances in the group stage, the experience promises to be completely different for the team under coach Vincent Kompany. The challenge and difficulty will certainly be much greater.
But overall, Bayern Munich is still considered the giant in this group. Boca Juniors or Benfica cannot become a significant opponent that can prevent the journey to find a ticket to the round of 16 of the powerful representative from Europe.
Bayern's form has been very good recently. In their last 6 appearances, the reigning Bundesliga champions have been unbeaten, with 5 wins and 1 draw. The attack has been in great form, contributing 26 goals and keeping a clean sheet in 5 matches.
Of course, Bayern's defense system still has many problems that make coach Kompany himself feel uneasy. Therefore, when the 2024/25 season has not yet ended, the Allianz Stadium team quickly completed the contract with rookie Jonathan Tah.
The muscular centre-back from Bayer Leverkusen still needs time to settle in and prove his class. But against an opponent who is likely to choose a stealthy approach like Boca Juniors, the pressure on Bayern's defence may not be too great.
If they overcome the leading flag of Argentine football, Bayern Munich will almost certainly have one foot in the knockout round. To ensure the top spot in the group and possibly avoid a clash with Chelsea (the team with the easiest group D), coach Kompany and his team will aim to win all 9 points.
For their part, Boca Juniors entered the toughest match of the group stage with the goal of not losing. Earning 1 point against a very strong opponent like Bayern Munich will be considered a success for coach Miguel Ángel Russo's team.
In the opening match, Boca Juniors had a dream start when they took a 2-goal lead over Benfica. However, Battaglia and his teammates could not maintain the advantage until the end of the 90 minutes of competition.
Having allowed compatriots like Angel di Maria and Nicolas Otamendi to score, the Buenos Aires team only managed to get 1 point in the end. Furthermore, the two red cards of Ander Herrera and Jorge Figal will leave the tango country's representatives short of players in the match against Bayern Munich.
Boca's performance has not been good recently. In the last 5 appearances, coach Russo and his team have not had a single victory, drawing 3 and losing 2.
Bayern Munich vs Boca Juniors squad information
Bayern Munich: No notable absentees.
Boca Juniors: Ander Herrera and Jorge Figal are suspended. Miguel Merentiel is unlikely to recover from injury.
Expected lineup Bayern Munich vs Boca Juniors
Bayern Munich: Neuer; Laimer, Tah, Upamecano, Guerreiro; Kimmich, Pavlovic; Olise, Musiala, Coman; Kane
Boca Juniors: Marchesin; Advincula, Rojo, Costa, Blanco; Belmonte, Battaglia; Zenon, Velasco, Palacios; Zeballos
Prediction: 3-1
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