Bayern Munich (Germany) defeated Argentina's powerhouse Boca Juniors, securing their advancement to the Round of 16 at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Kim Min-jae (29, Bayern) missed two consecutive matches due to the effects of injury.
On the 21st (Korea time), Bayern overwhelmed Boca Juniors 2-1 in the Group C second match held at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida.
Recording two consecutive wins, Bayern amassed 6 points, solidifying their position at the top of the group.
After crushing Auckland City (New Zealand) 10-0 in their first match, Bayern secured their place in the Round of 16 regardless of the outcome against Benfica (Portugal) in the final match. This tournament features 32 teams, and the top two teams from each group advance to the Round of 16.
Bayern scored the opening goal in the 18th minute of the first half. It came from the foot of Harry Kane.
Later, Bayern conceded an equalizer to Miguel Merentiel in the 66th minute, but Michael Olise scored the decisive goal in the 84th minute to secure the win.
The hero of the decisive goal, Olise, recorded his third goal of the tournament. He is now tied for the top scorer with 'teammate' Jamal Musiala and Ángel Di María (Benfica).
In the same group, Benfica defeated Auckland City 6-0, recording 1 win and 1 draw (4 points), placing them in second. Boca Juniors stands with 1 draw and 1 loss (1 point), while Auckland City is last with 2 losses (0 points).
Meanwhile, in Group D, Flamengo (Brazil) defeated Chelsea (England) 3-1, securing their second consecutive win and confirming their advancement to the Round of 16. So far, the teams that have reached the Round of 16 are Bayern Munich and Flamengo.
Chelsea, with 1 win and 1 loss (3 points), aims for advancement to the Round of 16 against ES Tunis (3 points, Tunisia) in the final match on the 25th.
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