Bayern Munich booked a blockbuster FIFA World Club Cup quarter-final showdown with Paris Saint-Germain after a pulsating 4-2 victory over Brazil’s Flamengo at a steamy Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
Vincent Kompany’s Bavarian giants burst out of the blocks, racing into a 2-0 lead within the opening 10 minutes. Erick Pulgar’s unfortunate own goal from a Joshua Kimmich corner set the tone before the red-hot Harry Kane smashed in his 40th goal of the season with a spectacular long-range left-footed strike that rattled in off the post.
For fans in Kenya following the action overnight, it was a match that delivered end-to-end drama befitting a global tournament.
Flamengo’s Spirited Away Not Enough
Flamengo, riding high after topping Group D and dispatching Chelsea, refused to fold. They nearly halved the deficit when Luiz Araújo was brilliantly denied by Manuel Neuer’s reflex save. Their persistence paid off when captain Gerson thundered a shot past Neuer, punishing Bayern’s brief lapse in concentration.
Yet just before half-time, Bayern’s midfield engine Leon Goretzka struck a stunning goal from distance to restore a two-goal cushion.
Late Drama as Kane Shines Again
The drama wasn’t over. Flamengo clawed back to 3-2 through Jorginho’s ice-cool penalty after Michael Olise was adjudged to have handled in the box. But as has been the story all season, Harry Kane delivered when Bayern needed him most, controlling Kimmich’s precise pass and slotting home a silky right-footed finish to settle the tie.
PSG Await in Blockbuster Quarter-Final
Kompany’s side must now regroup for a titanic quarter-final clash with Paris Saint-Germain. While Bayern have won their last four meetings with the Parisians — including their most recent in November 2024 — the reigning European champions will sense vulnerabilities in a Bayern team that looked shaky at times despite their win.
Kenyan football enthusiasts can expect fireworks when these two European heavyweights collide in the next round.
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Conclusion
Bayern Munich’s 4-2 triumph over Flamengo was a football spectacle, showcasing both brilliance and frailties from the German champions. With Harry Kane in unstoppable form, Die Roten remain a dangerous force. However, they’ll need to tighten up defensively ahead of a huge test against PSG.
For Kenyan fans glued to the tournament, the World Club Cup continues to deliver world-class football drama — and promises even more as giants collide in the quarter-finals.
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