The highly anticipated Club World Cup last-16 match between Flamengo and Bayern Munich is set to take place today, June 29, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. This marks the first-ever competitive encounter between the two clubs, adding an extra layer of excitement to the clash.
Both teams have rich histories and are considered giants in their respective continents. Flamengo, the Copa Libertadores champions in 2021, have already made a statement in this tournament by defeating Chelsea in the group stages. Bayern Munich, the six-time UEFA Champions League winners, are looking to return to winning ways after finishing second in their group following a surprising loss to Benfica.
Team News and Form
Flamengo enters the match with momentum, remaining undefeated in their last 11 games across all competitions. In the group stage, they secured wins against Espérance Tunis (2-0) and Chelsea (3-1), and drew 1-1 against Los Angeles FC. Their fast link-up play, technical skills, and individual talents like Giorgian de Arrascaeta and Jorginho make them a dangerous opponent.
Bayern Munich started strong with a 10-0 victory over Auckland City and a 2-1 win against Boca Juniors. However, a 1-0 defeat to Benfica in their final group game forced them to settle for second place. Despite the loss, Bayern's coach, Vincent Kompany, views Flamengo as a Champions League-level opponent, acknowledging their tactical discipline and Brazilian flair.
Predicted Lineups
While actual lineups will be available closer to the match, predicted lineups offer insight into the potential strategies of both teams.
Key Players
For Flamengo, Giorgian de Arrascaeta and new signing Jorginho are players to watch. Bayern Munich boasts a star-studded squad, including Harry Kane, Kingsley Coman, and Michael Olise. Olise, in particular, has been impressive, with two goals and two assists in the group stage.
Match Details
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The match will be streamed live on DAZN in the United States.
Odds and Predictions
Bayern Munich is the favorite with -130 odds to win in 90 minutes, while Flamengo is the underdog at +370. A draw is priced at +270.
Historical Context
While this is the first official competitive match between Flamengo and Bayern Munich, they did play once before in the 1994 final of the Kuala Lumpur International Tournament, where Flamengo won 3-1.
This Club World Cup Round of 16 clash promises to be an exciting and closely contested match between two football giants.
