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Yahoo
12 minutes ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Kompany expecting "top European level" standard from Flamengo
Ahead of their Club World Cup last-16 clash with Flamengo, Bayern Munich's Vincent Kompany attended his press conference. The Bavarians' head coach discussed the importance of the tournament and have his thoughts on their Brazilian opponents. Advertisement "It's difficult to categorize because, as Bayern Munich, you can't say one competition is more important than another; they're all important. "When you analyze them [Flamengo], it's very clear what they're doing: They have clear ideas, and their players believe in those ideas. 'It's a mix of top-level discipline in the defensive movement, and good attacking ideas. Flamengo brings all of that to the pitch. 'Of course, they're a Brazilian team, but we're expecting a game at a top European level,' he said. Kompany also provided a brief personnel update, touching on the fitness of Jamal Musiala's in particular. Advertisement "What's important for Jamal is that he's training and is available again – that's better than not being there at all. "But his role [tomorrow]? We'll wait and see and decide tomorrow whether he can start. 'When you're coming back from injury and haven't had any friendlies, you have to integrate into the team in a competition,' he added.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Beware 'two-metre Messi'! Meet the 6ft 6in starlet aiming to fire Germany to U21 glory against England
Two years ago Nick Woltemade found himself on the bench in the third division of German football. Now he is being pursued by Bayern Munich and has the chance to break English hearts on Saturday night. Woltemade, 23, or Woltemessi as his Stuttgart team-mates call him, is deceiving in that his 6ft 6in frame does not tell the story of his capabilities. There is a grace and elegance to his technique on the ball which has drawn comparisons with Jamal Musiala, and his pace and dribbling are also typical of a tricky winger a foot shorter. 'His combination of skills is special; you rarely see that,' Stuttgart boss Sebastian Hoeness has said of Woltemade, this tournament's top scorer with six goals. 'He has very fast feet, good ball control and strong dribbling.' Although he dislikes his Messi nicknames — two-metre Messi is another — he is unique among Germany's young stars. His six goals here have varied: three with his right foot, one with his left and two with his head. Useful as a second striker, as an all-out No 9 or playing at No 10, England's toughest assignment has been saved for the final.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
🔍 How Bayern lost their Club World Cup clash with Benfica
Here's a comprehensive analysis of where Bayern Munich fell short in their 1‑0 defeat to Benfica at the Club World Cup: 1. Ineffective Final Third Creativity Despite dominating possession, Bayern lacked incisiveness in attack. Like in their Champions League encounter in November, they struggled to break down Benfica's compact low block. Their build-up was often sideways and predictable, with few forward thrusts or clever movements between the lines. A similar issue resurfaced in this match—even amid 70–80% possession, their offensive transitions were too slow, and key passes or through-balls seldom found their mark. 2. Poor Decision-Making Bayern generated shots, but quality was lacking. Analogous to earlier encounters, players in the final third made questionable choices—opting for crosses over penetrating passes, or rushing shots under pressure . This lack of composure and precision turned promising sequences into lost opportunities. 3. High Press Yielding Counter-Press Weaknesses Benfica's low block capitalised on Bayern's rhythm in front of goal. Bayern's failure to break through centrally was exploited by Portugal's structured defense, forcing German attackers into reaction rather than creation. Without dynamic pressing or movement, Bayern's setup became frustratingly static. 4. Overreliance on Individual Brilliance The match exposed Bayern's dependency on moments of individual quality—like a precise cross from Leroy Sané or a run from Jamal Musiala—to unlock defenses. When those flashes didn't arrive, the team lacked collective, positional interplay to open tight formations. 5. Benfica's Defensive Discipline Credit to Benfica: they executed a well-drilled compact shape, stifled central approaches, and offered minimal risk. Their midfield suppressed Bayern's tempo, and their containment strategy reaped reward—Bayern barely carved out any clear-cut chances. 📸 Kevin C. Cox - 2025 Getty Images
Morocco World
5 days ago
- Sport
- Morocco World
Bayern Munich vs Benfica: How to Watch & Score Prediction
Rabat – Bayern Munich and Benfica meet tonight in the final Group C match of the FIFA Club World Cup at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina After two games, Bayern top the group with 6 points and Benfica have 4 points, a win or draw for either side will decide who finishes first in the group, while both are already assured the qualification for the next round The match's kick-off is at 8:00 p.m. Morocco time (GMT +1), and fans can catch the action live for free on the Dazen website or application, MBCMasr 2, Showmax, TNT, TBS, truTV, Hulu + Live TV, and DirecTV. In their opening games, Bayern crushed New Zealand's Auckland City 10-0 and then edged Boca Juniors 2-1. Benfica drew 2-2 with Boca Juniors and then won against Auckland City 6-0. Vincent Kompany stressed Bayern's aim to finish top of the group. 'The priority is to win the group. We'll see how the players are feeling physically, but I don't like the word rotation. We have such good players that any team we put on the field will be a good team.' Benfica boss Bruno Lage emphasized readiness : 'Bayern? We have to be ready. We have to recover and prepare the game in the best way possible. They are a very difficult opponent…and our objective is to prepare the game to win.' For Bayern Munich, Harry Kane has scored 1 goal and provided 1 assist, including the opener in the 2-1 win over Boca Juniors. Jamal Musiala leads the tournament with 3 goals, all scored in a 29-minute hat-trick off the bench against Auckland City For Benfica, Angel Di Maria is joint-top scorer with 3 goals, all from penalties—one against Boca Juniors and two in the 6-0 win over Auckland. Leandro Barreiro netted twice in that same match Bayern welcome back Jamal Musiala and Dayot Upamecano from injury, though Musiala limped off against Boca. Benfica will be without Álvaro Carreras, suspended after two yellow cards. Expected lineups : Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1): Jonas Urbig; Sacha Boey, Josip Stanišić, Jonathan Tah, Raphaël Guerreiro; Konrad Laimer, Leon Goretzka; Kingsley Coman, Michael Olise, Thomas Müller; Harry Kane. Benfica (4-2-3-1): Anatoliy Trubin; Fredrik Aursnes, António Silva, Nicolás Otamendi, Álvaro Carreras; Leandro Barreiro, Orkun Kökçü; Ángel Di María, Gianluca Prestianni, Andreas Schjelderup; Vangelis Pavlidis Prediction: Bayern's quality should tell. We expect a tight game but predict a narrow win for the German champions. MWN predicts: Bayern 2-1 Benfica. Tags: 2025 FIFA Club World CupBayern Munich
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Benfica vs Bayern Munich prediction, odds and betting offer
Two European heavyweights go head-to-head in the final group stage match but with Bayern Munich already in the next round this could well benefit Benfica Bayern Munich have already secured their spot in the last-16 of the Club World Cup, and as they approach their final Group C clash against Benfica, the German champions are unlikely to take it easy. A draw would work well for both sides, ensuring Bayern top the group while Benfica advance to the knockout stage. However, given Benfica's recent struggles, avoiding a sixth consecutive defeat to Bayern might be a tall order. In their previous Champions League encounter in November, Jamal Musiala netted the crucial goal for Bayern. Although Musiala might miss this match due to fitness concerns, Bayern's strength is likely to shine through once more. Bayern kicked off their Club World Cup journey with a staggering 10-0 victory against Auckland City, where Musiala made a memorable appearance from the bench, scoring a rapid hat-trick in just 16 minutes. While Bayern surged to a 4-0 lead within 21 minutes against Auckland, Benfica managed to fend them off until first-half injury time during their own encounter, when Angel Di Maria's penalty salvaged some pride for the Portuguese side. Bruno Lage's team has faced setbacks recently, narrowly missing out on the Primeira Liga title and falling short in the Portuguese Cup final after extra time against Sporting. On matchday one, Benfica showed resilience by clawing back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Boca Juniors, despite veteran Nicolas Otamendi scoring both for and against his team. The game also saw Andrea Belotti sent off and left-back Alvaro Carreras suspended, adding to manager Lage's woes after a heated exchange with Orkun Kokcu following his substitution against Auckland. Conversely, Bayern's camp seems much more harmonious under Vincent Kompany's leadership as they reclaimed the Bundesliga title. Star striker Harry Kane opened the scoring against Boca Juniors before Michael Olise sealed an 84th-minute winner. After being ousted by Inter in the Champions League quarter-finals, Bayern look poised to make a strong run in the Club World Cup and are expected to round off their Group C campaign flawlessly. Benfica vs Bayern Munich Odds Benfica - 3/1 Draw - 5/2 Bayern Munich - 11/10 18+ | Gamble responsibly | | Odds subject to change Benfica vs Bayern Munich Betting Tips Harry Kane to score anytime - 23/20 Bayern to win and both teams to score - 12/5 Jamal Musiala to score/assist anytime - 23/20 18+ | Gamble responsibly | | Odds subject to change Benfica vs Bayern Munich Betting Offers If you are on the lookout for the latest free bet offers, then look no further. Here, not only do we bring you numerous free bet offers, but all from the very best betting sites in the industry. Each bookie we recommend is fully licensed and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission, so you know you are always betting on a safe and trustworthy site. Check out the Mirror Betting Hubs Free Bets offers here. Gamble responsibly Reach plc is committed to promoting safer gambling. All of our content and recommended bets are advised to those aged 18 or over. Odds are subject to change too. We strongly encourage our readers to only ever bet what they can afford to lose. For more information, please call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or visit
