Germain's clash against Atletico Madrid in Southern California serves as the headlining act for the first full day of action

A team full of amateurs will take on Bayern Munich, Benfica and Boca Juniors at the Club World Cup. David vs. Goliath doesn't even begin to describe it.

Bayern Munich begin their Club World Cup campaign with a Group C showdown against Auckland City this evening. Vincent Kompany’s side are among the favourites to win FIFA’s revamped competition, though they will have to avoid complacency when facing the New Zealand outfit.