Harry Kane’s Double Fires Bayern Munich Past Flamengo 4-2 in Club World Cup Clash

In the Club World Cup Round of 16, Bayern Munich defeated Brazilian giants Flamengo 4-2, with Harry Kane scoring twice. The German champions showed their dominance by controlling the tempo at the Hard Rock Stadium, a venue packed with over 65,000 fans.

Flamengo started poorly, with Erick Pulgar heading a Joshua Kimmich corner into his net. However, Harry Kane's deflected strike past Agustín Rossi made it 2-0, putting Bayern in command. Flamengo's Luiz Araújo came close in the first half, but Manuel Neuer saved a diving save. Gerson scored a goal to halve the deficit, but Leon Goretzka restored Bayern's cushion with a home goal before halftime.

Jorginho converted a penalty in the second half, but Kane's second goal and third of the tournament came in the 73rd minute, ending any hopes of a Flamengo comeback.

A European Stronghold

The result confirms Bayern's place in the quarterfinals, where they will face Paris Saint-Germain in a blockbuster clash on Saturday — a rematch of the 2020 UEFA Champions League final, which Bayern edged 1-0. With PSG having earlier demolished Lionel Messi's Inter Miami 4-0, the stage is set for another elite European showdown.

Bayern's progression means that at least four European clubs will advance to the quarterfinal stage, reinforcing the continent's dominance in the global club competition.

Key Moment

Jorginho's superb penalty conversion early in the second half gave Flamengo a real chance at pulling off a comeback. Still, Kane's lethal finishing in the 73rd minute put the result beyond doubt.

What They Said

"I know a lot of my game is judged on goals, and I've been doing it throughout my career," said Kane post-match. "But what maybe some of the German fans and some of the Bayern fans are realizing is that I'll do anything for the team to help us win."

Flamengo coach Filipe Luis acknowledged his team's early setback as a turning point: "We had our opportunities, but unfortunately, they were the superior team in this fixture. … The corner kick at the beginning of the match sort of took down our confidence a little bit."

Looking Ahead

With Harry Kane in scorching form and Bayern's squad regaining momentum, Saturday's clash with PSG in Atlanta promises to be one of the tournament's standout fixtures. For Flamengo, the early exit will sting — but their attacking flair and fan support were on full display throughout the match.

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