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Bayern Advance to Club World Cup Knockout Stage as Musiala Faces Injury Uncertainty

A 2–1 victory in Miami sets up a showdown with Benfica Lissabon to decide who tops Group C

Max Eberl
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Overview

  • Bayern secured their place in the round of 16 with a 2–1 win over Boca Juniors, marking their second straight victory in Group C.
  • Jamal Musiala was replaced after 25 minutes with a suspected calf injury and the club is awaiting a full medical evaluation.
  • The final group match against Benfica Lissabon in Charlotte will determine the group winner and affect the round-of-16 opponent.
  • Departures of Mathys Tel to Tottenham Hotspur and Leroy Sané to Galatasaray have reduced depth in Bayern’s attacking lineup at the tournament.
  • FC Bayern has already earned approximately €40 million in participation and performance bonuses from the Club World Cup.