Overview

• A severe thunderstorm over Orlando held up Bayern’s charter flight to Fort Lauderdale, arriving more than two hours late ahead of their Club World Cup Round of 16 match.
• Kompany has stressed that the team’s sole priority is winning and that a victory would unlock an additional €11 million prize for reaching the quarter-finals.
• Leroy Sané is set to play his final game for Bayern before his contract expires on June 30, with Kompany confirming he will have a clear role in the lineup.
• Players Konrad Laimer and Jonathan Tah described the travel disruption with calm pragmatism, underscoring the squad’s composure under pressure.
• The coach has warned against underestimating Flamengo’s blend of tactical discipline and flair as Bayern prepare to meet the Brazilian side at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium.