Match report
Bayern Munich Defeats Al Ahly 2-0 in FIFA Club World Cup Final
Al Ahly
0–2
FT
Bayern Munich
Feb 8, 2021
Bayern Munich displayed their class and dominance by defeating Al Ahly 2-0 in the FIFA Club World Cup final. Robert Lewandowski was the star of the show, scoring both goals for the German giants, with assists from Serge Gnabry and Leroy Sané. Despite Al Ahly's spirited efforts, they could not find an equalizer against the Bayern defense.
Key Facts
- • Robert Lewandowski scored the opening goal in the 17th minute, assisted by Serge Gnabry.
- • Leroy Sané provided the assist for Lewandowski's second goal in the 86th minute.
- • Bayern Munich made multiple substitutions, including Thomas Müller and Kingsley Coman.
- • Al Ahly had multiple substitutions but could not break through the Bayern defense.
Lineups
Al Ahly
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Mohamed El Shenawy (G)
- 12 Ayman Ashraf (D)
- 21 A. Maâloul (D)
- 30 Mohamed Hany (D)
- 13 B. Banoun (D)
- 17 Amr Al Sulaya (M)
- 19 Mohamed Magdi Kafsha (M)
- 14 Hussein El Shahat (M)
- 8 Hamdi Fathi (M)
- 7 Kahraba (F)
- 27 Taher Mohamed (M)
Substitutes
- 6 Yasser Ibrahim
- 18 Salah Mohsen
- 26 W. Bwalya
- 15 A. Dieng
- 10 Mohamed Sherif
- 16 Aly Lotfy
- 31 Mostafa Shobeir
- 28 O. Ajayi
- 20 Saad Samir
- 9 Marwan Mohsen
- 3 Ahmed Ramadan
- 25 Akram Tawfik
Bayern Munich
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 M. Neuer (G)
- 17 J. Boateng (D)
- 27 D. Alaba (D)
- 5 B. Pavard (D)
- 19 A. Davies (D)
- 6 J. Kimmich (M)
- 22 Marc Roca (M)
- 25 T. Müller (M)
- 9 R. Lewandowski (F)
- 7 S. Gnabry (M)
- 29 K. Coman (M)
Substitutes
- 13 E. Choupo-Moting
- 10 L. Sané
- 24 C. Tolisso
- 4 N. Süle
- 42 J. Musiala
- 11 Douglas Costa
- 39 R. Hoffmann
- 21 L. Hernández
- 28 Tiago Dantas
- 34 L. Schneller
- 20 B. Sarr
- 18 L. Goretzka
Timeline
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17' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal GoalR. Lewandowski · Assist: S. Gnabry
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27' Al Ahly subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Maâloul · On: Yasser Ibrahim
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62' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Müller · On: E. Choupo-Moting
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62' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Gnabry · On: L. Sane
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69' Al Ahly subst · Substitution 2Off: Hussein El Shahat · On: Salah Mohsen
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69' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Roca · On: C. Tolisso
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70' Al Ahly subst · Substitution 4Off: Mohamed Magdi Kafsha · On: A. Dieng
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77' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Boateng · On: N. Sule
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78' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 5Off: K. Coman · On: J. Musiala
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83' Al Ahly subst · Substitution 5Off: Taher Mohamed · On: Mohamed Sherif
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86' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal GoalR. Lewandowski · Assist: L. Sane
Match Stats
| Stat | Al Ahly | Bayern Munich |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 6 |
| Pass Accuracy | 78% | 89% |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 5 | 24 |
| Corners | 0 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 348 | 754 |
| Yellow Cards | — | — |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 8 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 7 |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 9 |
| Possession | 31% | 69% |
| Accurate Passes | 270 | 674 |
| Shots Inside Box | 2 | 14 |
| Saves | 5 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 10 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early goal by Lewandowski in the 17th minute set the tone for the match, giving Bayern Munich a crucial advantage.
- ▸ Bayern Munich's second goal in the 86th minute, again scored by Lewandowski, sealed the victory and extinguished any hopes Al Ahly had of mounting a comeback.