Bayern Munich Defeats Flamengo 4-2 Advances Club World Cup Quarterfinals

Bayern Munich secured a 4-2 victory over Flamengo at the 2025 Club World Cup, with England captain Harry Kane scoring twice to lead his team into the quarterfinals against Paris Saint-Germain. The match began disastrously for Flamengo as Erick Pulgar scored an own goal early, followed shortly by Kane's strike to put Bayern ahead 2-0 within the first ten minutes. Despite Flamengo's spirited fightback through goals by Gerson and Jorginho, Bayern responded with Leon Goretzka's long-range effort and a decisive second goal from Kane to seal the win. The game was played under challenging hot conditions, with Bayern's clinical finishing contrasting Flamengo's defensive errors and nervousness under pressure. Bayern's coach Vincent Kompany praised the team's intensity and resilience, highlighting Kane's vital contributions, who continues to impress since his high-profile transfer in 2023. Bayern now face PSG in the quarterfinals, while Flamengo return to Brazil to continue their domestic campaign.