Overview

• Bayern Munich struck twice in the opening 10 minutes and withstood two Flamengo comebacks to secure a 4-2 win in Miami.
• Flamengo coach Filipe Luis said European teams have better players and “remain the football elite.”
• Bayern coach Vincent Kompany cited player quality and belief as decisive factors and highlighted South America’s top finishers.
• Bayern’s relentless high press forced defensive errors and enabled control throughout the match.
• Brazilian sides all advanced from the group stage, but Bayern’s performance reasserted European ascendancy as the knockouts progress.