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Bayern Munich are leading Flamengo 4-2 at Hard Rock Stadium in the fourth last-16 tie of the Club World Cup.
The Bundesliga champion struck early with an Erick Pulgar own goal and a deflected Harry Kane strike giving them a 2-0 lead inside 10 minutes. Gerson hammered a strike past Manuel Neuer to halve the deficit but Leon Goretzka restored the two-goal advantage with a great strike of his own from distance.
Flamengo came again in the second half, though, with Jorginho scoring a penalty after Michael Olise's handball. Once again, Bayern gave themselves a two-goal cushion with Kane finishing brilliantly in the73rd minute.
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29' Flamengo 0-2 Bayern Munich
The cooling break is over but we haven't resumed play just yet. Michael Oliver is having his radio pack looked at. Getty Images
25' Flamengo 0-2 Bayern Munich
Laimer tries an optimistic shot from distance that misses by a wide margin. Afterward, Michael Oliver blows for a cooling break.
The temperature is currently 87F (31C) in Miami with plenty of humidity too. Getty Images
Flamengo's response to their nightmare start has been really impressive. They are working their way through the Bayern press and starting to cause real problems in the final third with their fluid movement. The worry they must keep buried at the back of their minds is that too much damage has already been done.
The second Bayern goal was a good example of how improved Dayot Upamecano has been under Vincent Kompany.
Previously, jumping up like that, instinctively into a tackle, would lead to calamity. He'd be too eager, too aggressive and it would cost him. Now, he times so many of those decisions well that that proactive defending has become a real strength of his game. Getty Images
22' Flamengo 0-2 Bayern Munich
Flamengo string together a nice passing move to break out of Bayern's press, but after advancing into the final third the cross into the box isn't accurate enough to trouble the Germans' defence.
A mighty block from Manuel Neuer.
No goalkeeper in my lifetime has ever made more excellent saves look so consistently easy. Just a big paw and a swat away, as if it was nothing. Getty Images
15' Flamengo 0-2 Bayern Munich
Flamengo's first chance of the match and Neuer comes up with a fantastic save! Luiz Araujo has a free shot at the back post but the German goalkeeper gets over well and blocks his effort with a very strong arm.
To their credit, Flamengo have gotten over or through Bayern's first line a few times. But the cohesion in Bayern's midfield and defense to push up the moment the ball enters the middle third has been excellent. Getty Images
Flamengo expected Bayern to press high but they have still been overwhelmed by the German giants' pressure in these opening minutes, and already face an uphill challenge to make this a competitive game.
Pulgar flicked Kimmich's corner kick into his own net after goalkeeper Rossi had lost the ball by cannoning an attempted long kick into his body, and Kane's shot came directly from Upamecano dispossessing De Arrascaeta high up the pitch. It also caught a helpful deflection off the shin of Ortiz. Getty Images
Bayern are into this tournament now. They have not been shy in sharing their desire to win it, and that ambition is showing. A good, quick start, and much more of a Bundesliga rhythm to their performance. Getty Images
10' Flamengo 0-2 Bayern Munich
What a finish by Harry Kane! He collects the ball after Flamengo turn it over deep in their own territory, takes a touch and lashes it past Rossi at the near post. Getty Images
6' Flamengo 0-1 Bayern Munich
Kimmich hits a half-volley with his laces from the edge of the box that wins Bayern another corner. Rossi just barely manages to punch the delivery away, giving the Germans a third corner.
This time, Flamengo fail to deal with it and the ball winds up in the back of the net! Looks to be an own goal, with blame assigned to Erick Pulgar.
2' Flamengo 0-0 Bayern Munich
Flamengo are intent on playing out from the back and immediately put themselves under pressure, conceding a corner.
Kimmich's corner is punched away by Rossi before play is stopped because a balloon is on the pitch. Don't normally see play halted for something like that... Getty Images
1' Flamengo 0-0 Bayern Munich
Bayern get the ball rolling and we're underway in Miami!
Bayern are wearing their white away strip for this game, which feels fitting in light of the Brazilian boos that cascaded down on their players as they were introduced by the stadium announcer. Getty Images
There is a strong feeling in Spain that Flamengo are the underdogs of the tournament and will eliminate Bayern. There is also a lot of hype around Filipe Luis, as fans of Atletico Madrid who are not happy with Diego Simeone want him as their club's next coach. Liam Twomey / The Athletic
There are still plenty of empty seats at Hard Rock as kick-off approaches. It can be hard to distinguish the allegiance of those who are here just by looking since both teams play in red, but the noise in the stadium makes it clear that this will be a Flamengo home game. Brazilians are very well represented in Miami, and Flamengo is the most supported club in Brazil. Getty Images
Bayern Munich are coming off a 1-0 defeat to Benfica in their last match of the group stage, though they rotated heavily for that match knowing that qualification for the round of 16 had already been guaranteed.
Another letdown today, however, would be quite a rare occurrence for the German club. They have yet to lose back-to-back fixtures in all competitions under Vincent Kompany since he became coach in May 2024.
Furthermore, Bayern have only failed to score in back-to-back matches in all competitions once in the past 10 years! That came against Bayer Leverkusen and Lazio in February 2024. Getty Images
There are no big surprises in either team as Flamengo prepare to face Bayern Munich at Hard Rock Stadium.
Jamal Musiala remains among the Bayern substitutes as he continues his recovery from a calf injury sustained in the group stage against Boca Juniors.
Flamengo coach Filipe Luis would not be drawn on whether attacking midfielder Giorgian de Arrascaeta would be fit to start during yesterday's press conference, but the Uruguay international is indeed in his starting XI.

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