Bayern Restore Measure of European Pride with Boca Win to Reach Last 16
- Bayern Munich defeated Boca Juniors 2-1 on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens to reach the Club World Cup knockout stage.
- The match followed Bayern's 10-0 win over Auckland City and Boca needing Bayern to lose to Benfica to keep their advancement hopes alive.
- Harry Kane scored Bayern's first goal in the 18th minute, Miguel Merentiel equalized for Boca in the 66th, and Michael Olise scored the late winner in the 84th minute.
- The game featured a loud Boca support that created a hostile environment, while Bayern asserted they had to compete at their highest level against the best teams in hot weather.
- Bayern now tops Group C with six points, ensures progression to the round of 16, and will face Benfica, while Boca must beat Auckland City with Benfica losing to advance.
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The Bayern have reached the first stage goal in the USA. They are in the eighth finale. The coach is "really satisfied". A man who is becoming more and more valuable provides for the victory against Boca Juniors.
FC Bayern defeated the traditional club Boca Juniors. The stadium was in the hands of the Argentines, goal hunter Harry Kane spoke of a "hostile environment".
England captain Harry Kane opened the scoring for the Bavarians in the 18th minute, scoring his first goal of the competition.
FC Bayern München has won its second match at the FIFA Club World Cup in the USA with 2:1 against the Argentinean club Boca Juniors.
Harry Kane breaks Argentine hearts with best supported team on verge of exit
WHO else but Harry Kane to help break the hearts of 60,000 Argies? The England skipper was at his lethal best in Miami last night, rifling in a trademark finish on 18 minutes to silence the vast majority of a packed Hard Rock Stadium. Shutterstock EditorialHarry Kane opened his Club World Cup account in Miami[/caption] GettyBoca Juniors fans were in fine voice at Hard Rock Stadium[/caption] Miguel Merentiel’s brilliant 66th minute leveller spark…
The German club suffered to win against Boca Juniors (2-1) and thus qualify for the rest of the competition.
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