Bayern Munich are now world champions after claimed a sixth trophy in 12 months, with Bundesliga, Champions League,Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup, their national domestic cup (DFB-Pokal) and super cup (DFL-Supercup).
The Bundesliga giant made history as the second team after Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona team to win a historic sextuple (six trophies in one year) following a 1-0 victory over the Tigres in the Club World Cup final despite being far from their best.
It’s the second time Bayern has won the Club World Cup, which pits continental champions against each another in a knockout tournament, after victory in 2013
Thanks to Pavard’s goal which was initially ruled out for a Robert Lewandowski offside but given after VAR consultation.
Thew laliga side, Barcelona were the only team ever to hold all six titles at the same time before. In 2009, Barcelona coached then Guardiola won La Liga, the Copa del Rey, Supercopa de Espana, Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and the Club World Cup.
Since Bayern manager Hansi Flick took over as interim boss in November 2019 following the sacking of Niko Kovac, they have won 58 out of 68 games – and lifted a trophy every 11.3 games.
