Flamengo vs Bayern Munich clash at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16:
Bayern Munich sealed a thrilling 4–2 victory over Flamengo to reach the quarter-finals of the Club World Cup, setting up an all-European clash with Paris Saint‑Germain.
The match exploded into life early as an own goal from Flamengo’s Erick Pulgar (6′) lit the spark. Harry Kane then doubled the lead with a powerful drive in the 9th minute. Bayern maintained their edge when Leon Goretzka struck a sublime long-range effort just before halftime, making it 3–1.
Flamengo fought back through Gerson (33′) and a Jorginho penalty (55′), but Kane sealed the win with his second late in the first half of the second period (73′), finishing with another clinical low shot.
What the Coaches Said
Flamengo’s Filipe Luís paid respect to Munich’s pedigree: “We’re playing against the football elite… they have better players, that’s a fact”.
Meanwhile, Bayern’s Vincent Kompany praised mental resilience over pure talent: “In any competition it’s the quality of the players, but also the belief…”.
What Lies Ahead
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Bayern Munich advance to the quarter-final against PSG.
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Flamengo bow out after a valiant effort on a global stage.
Bayern’s emphatic win reaffirms European dominance, while Flamengo walk away with pride and valuable lessons from the one of the most dramatic knockout clashes so far.