FIFA Club World Cup: Bayern beat Tigres to become champions
Bayern Munich's quest for trophies continued as they beat Tigres 1-0 to win the FIFA Club World Cup final. Notably, this is their sixth trophy in nine months. Bayern have won the UEFA Super Cup, German Super Cup and are now world champions. Last season, Bayern won the treble to round off a perfect start for Hansi Flick. Here are the details.
An European club wins the tourney on eighth successive occasion
Interestingly, this is the eighth year in a row that a European club has won the Club World Cup, including Liverpool last season. Mexican outfit Tigres were the first team from North or Central America to reach the final but could not end the dominance of European and South American teams in the tournament.
Bayern become second side to win six successive trophies
Bayern have become just the second team after Barcelona to hold all six trophies at the same time. Earlier, Pep Guardiola's Barca had achieved the feat. The current Manchester City manager lauded Bayern in a video post and said he was proud. He congratulated the entire Bayern outfit and the staff for the amazing achievement.
Champions!
Under Flick, Bayern have lifted a trophy every 11.3 games
Since Hansi Flick took over in November 2019, the Bavarians have won 58 out of 68 games in all competitions. They have also lifted a trophy every 11.3 games. His side has forwarded 205 goals, besides conceding only 62. They have a goal difference of +143 and a win percentage of 85.29.
Pavard is now seven times reigning title winner
Bayern's goal-scorer Benjamin Pavard is now a seven-time reigning title winner. He has won the FIFA World Cup, Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Supercup, German Supercup, and the FIFA Club World Cup.
