flamengo vs bayern
Bayern Munich defeated Flamengo 4–2 in the Round of 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup on June 29, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami. The German side advanced to face Paris Saint‑Germain in the quarter‑finals fcbayern.com+15theguardian.com+15bavarianfootballworks.com+15.
🔥 Match Overview
First Half: Bayern’s Blitz
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6′ Erick Pulgar inadvertently turned the ball into his own net, gifting Bayern an early lead.
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9′ Harry Kane doubled the lead with a superb long-range strike reddit.com+3theguardian.com+3fcbayern.com+3.
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33′ Flamengo responded when Gerson unleashed a thunderous effort past Manuel Neuer theanalyst.com+5bavarianfootballworks.com+5en.as.com+5.
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Just before halftime, Leon Goretzka restored Bayern’s two-goal cushion with a powerful finish talksport.com+15as.com+15theguardian.com+15.
Second Half: Flamengo’s Fightback
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55′ Flamengo earned a penalty via Michael Olise’s handball, and Jorginho calmly converted it, making it 2–3 azscore.com+15as.com+15bavarianfootballworks.com+15.
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73′ Bayern effectively sealed the match after another turnover; Kane latched onto a Kimmich assist to score and complete his brace en.as.com.
Tactical Insight
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Bayern’s gegenpressing was decisive—all four goals stemmed from pressing Flamengo high up the pitch en.wikipedia.org+15theguardian.com+15fcbayern.com+15.
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Flamengo dominated in shots on target (3–3) but defensive lapses and Bayern’s ruthless transition game proved costly theguardian.com+1sportsgamingjournal.com+1.
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Coach Vincent Kompany described the clash as similar to a Champions League fixture, praising Flamengo’s tactical discipline and flair theguardian.com+3enca.com+3theplayoffs.news+3.
Player Highlights
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Harry Kane: Named Player of the Match. Scored twice—including a curling finish—and reached his 40th goal of the season, a landmark that makes him the first Englishman to net 40+ goals in three consecutive European seasons theguardian.com+1talksport.com+1.
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Leon Goretzka added a stunning goal just before the break en.as.com.
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Gerson and Jorginho gave Flamengo hope with high-impact goals reddit.com+7as.com+7theguardian.com+7.
Venue & Context
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This was the inaugural competitive meeting between Flamengo and Bayern, staged in sweltering Miami heat—necessitating a cooling break in the second half en.wikipedia.org+10theguardian.com+10azscore.com+10.
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Flamengo had entered unbeaten in 11 matches, topping Group D with notable wins over Chelsea, but Bayern's high press and swift transitions exposed their defensive seams nypost.com+5theanalyst.com+5mykhel.com+5.
What It Means
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Bayern progress to the quarter-finals and will clash with Paris Saint‑Germain.
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Flamengo, despite an impressive run, exit with their integrity intact—having challenged a European powerhouse bravely and competitively.
📊 Key Stats at a Glance
| Stat | Bayern Munich | Flamengo |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 3 |
| Goals from turnovers | 4 | 0 |
| Penalty Goals | 0 | 1 (Jorginho) |
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