Olise puts Bayern ahead!

Merentiel levels the match with a STUNNER!

Harry Kane scores the opener!

This is Bayern’s starting XI!

Boca is ready!

The second matchday of Group C at the Club World Cup features a high-stakes clash as Boca Juniors takes on Bayern Munich this Friday at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium. The Argentine giants come into the game needing a win, following a 2-2 draw against Benfica, while the German powerhouse arrives with confidence after a dominant 10-0 victory over Auckland City.

Manager Miguel Ángel Russo will be without two essential players: Ánder Herrera and Nicolás Figal, both suspended after red cards in their tournament opener. This forced a reshuffle in the lineup, with Lautaro Di Lollo stepping into the backline and Tomás Belmonte reinforcing the midfield. Despite injury concerns, Miguel Merentiel is expected to lead the attack alongside Kevin Zenón and Alan Velasco.

A daunting opponent and a passionate crowd behind Boca

On the other side, Bayern Munich enters as the group favorite. Despite missing players like Alphonso Davies and Kim Min-Jae, Vincent Kompany’s squad remains a formidable force. With stars such as Harry Kane, Kingsley Coman, and Joshua Kimmich, the German side will push Boca to its limits. Rising talent Jamal Musiala, the tournament’s top scorer so far, will also be a player to watch.

Even with the challenge ahead, Boca Juniors will have one of its strongest assets on its side: the fans. Just like in the Benfica match, thousands of Argentine supporters have packed the stands, creating an electric atmosphere. Kompany himself admitted: “It may feel like an away game.”

The stadium promises to become a mini “Bombonera,” fueling Boca’s hopes of securing their first victory in the competition. Goal difference could be a deciding factor for qualification, so even a narrow result might be enough to keep the club’s knockout hopes alive.

For Boca, it’s not just about winning—it’s about showing composure, balance, and, as Russo emphasized, “starting with eleven and finishing with eleven.” A tactical and emotional battle awaits in a match that could define their tournament journey.