Match report
Bayern Munich Defeats Boca Juniors 2-1 in FIFA Club World Cup
Bayern Munich
2–1
FT
Boca Juniors
Jun 21, 2025
In an intense clash of football titans, Bayern Munich emerged victorious with a narrow 2-1 win against Boca Juniors at the FIFA Club World Cup. Harry Kane and Moustapha Olise scored for the German champions, while Miguel Merentiel netted for Boca Juniors.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Bayern Munich 2–1 Boca Juniors
- • Goal Scorers: Harry Kane (18'), Moustapha Olise (84') for Bayern; Miguel Merentiel (66') for Boca Juniors
- • Yellow Cards: Marcos Rojo, L. Advíncula, K. Zenón, and Lautaro Di Lollo for Boca Juniors; Lionel Goretzka for Bayern Munich
Lineups
Bayern Munich
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 M. Neuer (G)
- 27 K. Laimer (D)
- 44 J. Stanišić (D)
- 4 J. Tah (D)
- 22 Raphaël Guerreiro (D)
- 17 M. Olise (M)
- 6 J. Kimmich (M)
- 8 L. Goretzka (M)
- 11 K. Coman (M)
- 9 H. Kane (F)
- 7 S. Gnabry (F)
Substitutes
- 25 T. Müller
- 10 L. Sané
- 2 D. Upamecano
- 42 J. Musiala
- 45 A. Pavlović
- 41 J. Kusi-Asare
- 18 D. Peretz
- 20 T. Bischof
- 23 S. Boey
- 40 J. Urbig
- 49 A. Aznou
- 46 L. Karl
- 35 M. Krattenmacher
- 16 João Palhinha
- 47 David Daiber
Boca Juniors
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 25 A. Marchesín (G)
- 17 L. Advíncula (D)
- 40 L. Di Lollo (D)
- 32 A. Costa (D)
- 23 L. Blanco (D)
- 30 T. Belmonte (M)
- 5 R. Battaglia (M)
- 22 K. Zenón (M)
- 8 C. Palacios (M)
- 20 A. Velasco (M)
- 16 M. Merentiel (F)
Substitutes
- 3 M. Saracchi
- 7 E. Zeballos
- 15 W. Alarcón
- 9 M. Giménez
- 27 M. Braida
- 26 M. Pellegrino
- 6 M. Rojo
- 18 F. Fabra
- 42 L. Blondel
- 13 J. García
- 33 B. Aguirre
- 12 L. Brey
- 14 I. Miramón
- 11 L. Janson
- 43 M. Delgado
Timeline
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?' Boca Juniors Card · Yellow CardMarcos Rojo
Argument
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9' Bayern Munich Var · Goal cancelledM. Olise
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18' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal GoalH. Kane · Assist: K. Coman
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36' Boca Juniors Card · Yellow CardL. Advíncula
Foul
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45'+3 Bayern Munich Card · Yellow CardL. Goretzka
Argument
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56' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Goretzka · On: A. Pavlovic
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57' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Gnabry · On: J. Musiala
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59' Boca Juniors subst · Substitution 1Off: K. Zenón · On: M. Braida
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66' Boca Juniors Goal · Normal GoalMiguel Merentiel · Assist: A. Velasco
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67' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Coman · On: L. Sane
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67' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Guerreiro · On: D. Upamecano
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69' Boca Juniors subst · Substitution 2Off: T. Belmonte · On: W. Alarcón
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69' Boca Juniors subst · Substitution 3Off: Carlos Palacios · On: M. Giménez
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71' Boca Juniors Card · Yellow CardLautaro Di Lollo
Foul
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80' Boca Juniors subst · Substitution 4Off: Miguel Merentiel · On: M. Saracchi
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80' Boca Juniors subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Velasco · On: E. Zeballos
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82' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Musiala · On: T. Müller
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84' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal GoalM. Olise · Assist: H. Kane
Match Stats
| Stat | Bayern Munich | Boca Juniors |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 18 |
| Pass Accuracy | 93% | 70% |
| Offsides | 3 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 6 |
| Corners | 6 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 644 | 241 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 3 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 3 |
| Possession | 73% | 27% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 598 | 169 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 3 |
| Saves | 2 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Bayern's early goal by Harry Kane in the 18th minute gave them a crucial lead that steadied their momentum.
- ▸ Boca Juniors' equalizing goal from Miguel Merentiel at the 66th minute put immense pressure on Bayern Munich, but Moustapha Olise sealed victory for Bayern with his late strike in the 84th minute.