📊 Latest group standings: Flamengo, Bayern, Boca in the Copa
Four more games continued the second round of the first phase of the FIFA Club World Cup, on Friday (20).
The matches were valid for groups C and D of the tournament.
Benfica did their homework and THRASHED Auckland City, who, with two defeats, is already eliminated.
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Later, Flamengo showed its strength and PUT Chelsea ON THE ROPES to secure early qualification and first place in Group D.
The Rubro-Negro achieved the feat thanks to Espérance's victory over Los Angeles, who also ended up eliminated.
Finally, in a DUEL OF CONTINENTAL GIANTS, Bayern Munich beat Boca Juniors and also secured qualification.
Remember that the first tiebreaker in the FIFA Club World Cup is the DIRECT CONFRONTATION. Then, the goal difference.
📆 Check the schedule for the last round of the group stage (24/06)
Group C
16h (Brasília time) - Benfica x Bayern Munich
16h (Brasília time) - Auckland City x Boca Juniors
Group D
22h (Brasília time) - Espérance x Chelsea
22h (Brasília time) - Los Angeles FC x Flamengo
📊 See the updated table of the FIFA Club World Cup (groups C and D)
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