Bayern Munich moved to the quarterfinals of the FIFA Club World Cup after a 4-2 triumph over Flamengo of Brazil in a thrilling round of 16 game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
The Bundesliga kings, who will now play European champions Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday in Atlanta, scored twice. Flamengo, supported by a sizable army of traveling fans, left the tournament despite a valiant effort.
Opening the scoring in the sixth minute, Joshua Kimmich finished powerfully before Kane made it 2-0 just four minutes later, giving Bayern early dominance.
Resilient Flamengo responded. Gerson’s thunderous shot past Manuel Neuer in the 33rd minute brought the score to 2-1; Luiz Araujo’s left-wing delivery found Gerson. Their momentum was abruptly halted, though, when Araujo’s weak clearance landed on Leon Goretzka, who rifled in Bayern’s third from beyond the box in the 41st minute.
Once more following the half, Flamengo fought back. After Michael Olise touched the ball from a Giorgian de Arrascaeta cross in the 55th minute, Jorginho calmly converted a penalty, therefore reducing the deficit to 32.
Konrad Laimer dispossessed Flamengo in midfield in the 73rd minute, then Kimmich passed to Kane, who scored his second with a brilliant low finish, therefore sealing the result.
Flamengo coach Filipe Luis complimented Bayern’s quality following the game, noting the disparity between top European teams and South American contenders.
“We made opportunities and put pressure, yet they were better than us. At this stage, any error is deadly, Luis noted.” European teams possess the greatest Brazilian players right now. “We would have the best player in the world if Vinicius Jr. had not moved to Madrid.
Bayern’s methodical play served as a reminder of Europe’s dominance even though Brazilian clubs made a statement in the group stages. The result arranges a top-profile quarterfinal match versus PSG as Bayern tries to reaffirm continental dominance in the recently enlarged world tournament.
