Club World Cup: Bayern through to final
German club Bayern’s bid for a second FIFA Club World Cup title is up and running after they booked a place in Thursday’s final in Qatar.
Their ace striker, Robert Lewandowski, struck twice as Hansi Flick’s team opened their campaign with a 2-0 semi-final win against Al Ahly of Egypt on Monday.
Mexico’s Tigres UANL await in the final, which kicks off at 19:00 CET.
Bayern were crowned European champions for a sixth time in August following a 1-0 defeat of Paris in the Lisbon final. The Bundesliga club will now embark on a second Club World Cup participation.
Their previous appearance came in 2013 when Josep Guardiola’s team lifted the trophy in Marrakesh thanks to a 2-0 final victory over Raja Casablanca.
European sides have won each of the last seven editions of the Club World Cup, a run started by Bayern in 2013 and extended by Liverpool’s 2019 triumph.
FIFA Club World Cup roll of honour
Real Madrid (2014, 2016, 2017, 2018)
Barcelona (2009, 2011, 2015)
Corinthians (2000, 2012)
AC Milan (2007)
Bayern München (2013)
Internacional (2006)
Internazionale Milano (2010)
Liverpool (2019)
Manchester United 1 (2008)
São Paulo 1 (2005)
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