Bayern and PSG Advance to Club World Cup Quarter-Finals with Convincing Wins
FC Bayern München and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) both showcased their dominance in the Round of 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup, securing their places in the quarter-finals with impressive victories over CR Flamengo and Inter Miami, respectively.
Bayern Overcomes Flamengo in Thrilling Encounter
At Hard Rock Stadium, Bayern München defeated Flamengo 4-2 in a thrilling match that featured a standout performance from Harry Kane, who scored twice. The Bavarians took an early lead with an own goal from Erick Pulgar, followed by Kane’s deflected strike. Flamengo’s Gerson narrowed the gap with a stunning goal, but Leon Goretzka restored Bayern’s two-goal cushion just before halftime.
In the second half, Flamengo’s Jorginho converted a penalty to make it 3-2, but Kane sealed the win with his second goal of the match, showcasing his finishing skills. “It was a tough game against a good team, but that fourth goal was crucial for us,” Kane commented after the match. Bayern will now face PSG in the quarter-finals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
PSG Dominates Inter Miami
Meanwhile, PSG delivered a commanding performance against Inter Miami, winning 4-0. Joao Neves was the star of the show, scoring twice in the first half. His first goal came from a header off a Vitinha cross, followed by a tap-in from a Fabian Ruiz assist. An own goal from Tomas Aviles and a strike from Achraf Hakimi before halftime put PSG firmly in control.
Despite some promising moments from Inter Miami, including efforts from Tadeo Allende and Lionel Messi, they were unable to find the back of the net. PSG manager Luis Enrique expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance, stating, “I liked the way we started the match and managed it well.”
Both Bayern and PSG are set for a highly anticipated clash in the quarter-finals, with each team aiming for a place in the semi-finals of the prestigious tournament.
