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It was a night to remember for football fans around the world. The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 kicked off with a rollercoaster of emotions&mdash;tears, cheers, near-misses and stunning goals that kept viewers on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.
Here's your full recap from Day 1 of the action:
Group A
Al Ahly vs Inter Miami (0-0)
The most experienced Club World Cup team, Al Ahly, clashed with debutants Inter Miami in a dramatic opening game. The match was filled with emotional moments&mdash;most notably, the tears of Emam Ashour, who was forced off early due to injury. Despite several attempts by Lionel Messi, luck wasn&rsquo;t on Inter Miami&rsquo;s side. Al Ahly showed more focus throughout and their golden chance came with a late penalty that could&rsquo;ve sealed the win&mdash;but the ball refused to find the net. The game ended in a tense goalless draw.
Palmeiras vs Porto (0-0)
In another tightly contested Group A clash, Palmeiras and Porto also ended 0-0. Porto nearly scored in the 2nd minute and Palmeiras responded in the 5th with a fierce shot. The Brazilian side dominated much of the game, but Porto&rsquo;s defense and goalkeeper Claudio Ramos held firm. The first-half stoppage time saw a flurry of blocked shots from Palmeiras, but none found their way in.
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Group B
Botafogo vs Seattle Sounders (2-1)
Botafogo began their campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over the Seattle Sounders. In the first half, headers from Jair Filho and Igor Jesus capitalized on early defensive mistakes by the MLS team. Seattle made a comeback in the second half with a goal and aggressive play, but Botafogo&rsquo;s defense held firm to secure the win.
PSG Vs Atletico Madrid (4-0)
In another match, Paris Saint-Germain shocked Atletico Madrid with an impressive 4-0 triumph. Fabian Ruiz opened the scoring in the 19th minute and Vitinha extended the lead just before halftime. Sylla Mayulu added a third goal in the 87th minute, while Lee Kang-In capped off the scoring in stoppage time at 90+7. The French champions delivered a clinical and exhilarating performance that brightened the tournament.
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Group C
Bayern Munich vs Auckland City (10-0)
Bayern Munich delivered a stunning performance, defeating Auckland City 10-0 in one of the largest victories in Club World Cup history. The match began with early goals from Sacha Boey, Michael Olise, and Kingsley Coman, quickly setting the tone for the game. By halftime, Thomas M&uuml;ller and Olise had increased the score to 6-0. In the second half, substitute Jamal Musiala scored an impressive hat-trick, and M&uuml;ller capped off the night with his 250th goal for Bayern. This is a match Auckland City will want to forget, but it will be a memorable record for Bayern.
What&rsquo;s Next?
With Groups C, D, E, F, G and H yet to kick off, the excitement is only beginning. Will we see more disappointments? More record-breaking performances? Stay tuned&mdash;the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is just heating up!
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