Club World Cup Round 2 Wrap-Up: Flamengo, Bayern, Man City, Juve Secure Knockout Spots
Four Heavyweights Clinch Last 16 Berths
The 2025 Club World Cup group stage concluded its second round with Flamengo, Bayern Munich, Manchester City, and Juventus becoming the first teams to qualify for the knockout stage. Flamengo, champions of the Copa Libertadores, sealed the only group top spot with two wins, while Bayern Munich will retain top position in Group H if they avoid defeat against Benfica in the final round.
Qualification Breakdown
Group G: Man City secured a 6-0 victory over Al-Ain to accumulate 6 points, joining Juventus (3 points) in the last 16. The final-round showdown between City and Juve will decide the group winner: Juve will claim top spot with a draw or win, while City will finish first if they prevail.
Group H: Bayern leads with 4 points and needs only a draw against Benfica to secure the group's top seed. Flamengo, meanwhile, locked in Group I's first place with two consecutive wins, standing as the only team to confirm group leadership early.
Key Final-Round Matchups
Man City vs Juventus: A repeat of Champions League-level rivalry, this fixture will see Pep Guardiola and Massimiliano Allegri clash tactically. Juve can usurp City as group leaders with a draw or victory.
Bayern vs Benfica: Bayern needs just a draw to retain Group H's top spot, while Benfica must win by a 2+ goal margin to overtake them.
Second-Place Battles: Asian representative Al-Hilal and African side Esperance de Tunis still vie for knockout spots, challenging the traditional European-South American dominance.
As the group stage enters its final phase, traditional European and South American powerhouses maintain their dominance, though Flamengo's early group leadership highlights the competitiveness of South American sides. The final round on June 26 will determine the complete last 16 bracket, setting the stage for high-stakes knockout action.
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