Bayern Munich advanced to the Club World Cup final after two Robert Lewandowski goals were enough to seal a 2-0 victory over African champions Al Ahly in Monday’s semi-final.
The European champions face Tigres in the final on Thursday after the Mexican club saw off Brazilian giants Palmeiras in Sunday’s other semi-final.
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Lewandowski gave Bayern the lead with just 17 minutes gone at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, a host venue for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
One step away from immortality 🌟
🔴 Al Ahly 0-2 #FCBayern pic.twitter.com/DhsoElYvIr
— FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) February 8, 2021
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The Poland star then headed home a Leroy Sane cross four minutes before the whistle to book Bayern’s place in the final.
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