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Bayern Munich defeated Flamengo 4–2 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami to advance to the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinals, where they will face Paris Saint-Germain. Vincent Kompany’s side struck early with an own goal by Erick Pulgar (6’) and a powerful strike from Harry Kane (9’) that left goalkeeper Agustín Rossi helpless.
Flamengo respond with structure and grit
Despite the early blow, Filipe Luís’s Flamengo regrouped with discipline. Midfielder Gerson pulled one back with a thunderous left-footed strike (32’), but Leon Goretzka restored Bayern’s two-goal lead with a long-range effort (40’) after a poor clearance.
Penalty drama and Kane’s killer instinct
In the second half, Jorginho converted a penalty (54’) after a handball by Michael Olise, bringing Flamengo within one. The Brazilians pushed forward, but Joshua Kimmich found Kane with a precise through ball, and the English striker sealed the win with a clinical finish (72’).
Kane the difference-maker for the Bayern
With his brace, Harry Kane reached 41 goals this season and was named Player of the Match. His performance was decisive in a match where Flamengo had more possession (51%) but couldn’t match Bayern’s efficiency.
Bayern now prepare for a high-stakes quarterfinal against PSG on Saturday, July 5, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.