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AL RAYYAN (Qatar): Bayern Munichthe search for Club World Cup title his sixth trophy in less than nine months would crown a historic career for the German powerhouse, top scorer Robert Lewandowski he said Tuesday.
Bayern will meet Mexican Tigres in the final of the competition on Thursday after Egyptians Al Ahly, the African Champions League the winners will face Palmeiras of Brazil in the playoff for third place.
Lewandowski scored both goals in his 2-0 win over Al Ahly on Monday, while scoring 24 goals in the Bundesliga this season. Tigres surprised Palmeiras 1-0 to reserve their place in the final.
“The Club World Cup title would be the icing on the cake,” the Polish forward told a virtual press conference. “We can write history, but it is also a great challenge. When you are so close to a title, you want to win it.”
Bayern won the national double and the Champions League in 2020 alongside the European Super Cup and Germany crowns.
They are also currently the Bundesliga leader, seven points ahead of second-placed. RB Leipzig.
Spanish club Barcelona won six titles in 2009 after taking all the national, European and international titles in which they competed, including the Club World Cup.
“The upcoming final for us means we can win the sixth title. That means a lot for the history of football,” Lewandowski said.
“We can play better than in the semi-final,” said the forward. “The important part is now and we want to win every game and also this title.”
