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Bayern Munich Defeat Boca Juniors 2-1 to Seal Last-16 Spot

The win sends Bayern through to the round of 16 of the Club World Cup.

Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Group C - Bayern Munich v Boca Juniors - Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S. - June 20, 2025 Boca Juniors fans REUTERS/Hannah Mckay
Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Group F - Mamelodi Sundowns v Borussia Dortmund - TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. - June 21, 2025 Borussia Dortmund's Serhou Guirassy in action with Mamelodi Sundowns' Keanu Cupido IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Katie Stratman

Overview

  • Harry Kane opened the scoring in the 18th minute and Michael Olise netted the winner in the 84th after Miguel Merentiel’s 66th-minute solo strike had levelled for Boca Juniors.
  • Topping Group C with six points after two games, Bayern have secured qualification and can rest starters before facing Benfica.
  • Jamal Musiala was withdrawn in the second half with a calf concern and now faces further medical assessment.
  • Bayern dictated play with 73% possession and completed 28 dribbles compared to Boca’s nine to maintain control throughout the match.
  • A sell-out crowd of 63,587 at Hard Rock Stadium energized the contest, with Harry Kane calling it one of the best atmospheres of his career.