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When the plane of the new Club World Cup winner touched down on the tarmac at Munich airport on Thursday at 6.15 a.m., all passengers were probably happy and relieved to be back home.
FC Bayern Munich had confidently defeated Tigres UANL from Mexico 1-0 in the final the evening before.
The players posed with the trophy on Qatar Airways flight QR7401, while the Munich-based social media department captured the moments and sent them to the world via Twitter.
One photo showed shooting star Alphonso Davies, who, resting his head on the trophy, had closed his eyes.
The club wrote on its homepage: "Exhausted but happy about the historic triumph at the FIFA Club World Cup, Manuel Neuer and Co. walked on home soil almost ten hours after the 1-0 final victory against UANL Tigres." This time the flight took place without any problems or delays.
The only eye-catcher was winning goal scorer Benjamin Pavard, who, despite the icy temperatures of minus 13 degrees, got into the team bus only in a T-shirt.
"Did something historical"
After beating Tigres in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup, FC Bayern coach Hansi Flick talks about the historic sixth title in one season and what that means for the club.
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With the victory over the team from Mexico, the Munich team crowned their outstanding last season in Qatar's capital Doha and won their sixth title.
The final day had started with bad news.
Thomas Müller had tested positive for the corona virus and was isolated by the team.
However, because the rest of the team had negative tests, the game could go ahead as planned.
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The attacker was to be flown back to Munich on Friday with a special medical aircraft in which he was not in direct contact with the pilots and crew.
The attacker is doing "quite well", reported coach Hansi Flick after the final.
“Now we have to see how we can get him back as soon as possible.” Sports director Hasan Salihamidzic had therefore also stayed in Qatar to take care of the organization.
The desert state had already announced that it would not be quarantined on site.
Thomas Müller?
"Hope he'll be back soon"
FC Bayern Munich wins the final of the FIFA Club World Cup against Tigres.
Bayern coach Hansi Flick talks about the diagnosis of his midfielder Thomas Müller and gives a water level report on his current situation and a possible prognosis.
Source: Stats Perform News
However, Müller is not the only failure.
National player Serge Gnabry tore a muscle fiber in the final and is out for the time being.
Bayern pay the price for their chic six-pack, as Joshua Kimmich reported: "It was hard work, but I think we left the field as a well-deserved winner."
Despite Munich's superiority, it took 59 minutes for the opening goal.
After a half-field cross from Kimmich top scorer Robert Lewandowski missed the header, but the goalkeeper could not clear the ball properly.
Right-back Benjamin Pavard shot the ball into the empty goal.
The referee initially decided offside, which Lewandowski did not agree with at all.
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The Pole waved his hand wildly, kept glancing at the assistant on the sidelines.
And he was right.
After consulting the video assistant, the gate was given.
Thus a Bavarian defender met again in the final of the World Cup: 2001 Samuel Kuffour to the 1-0 winner against Boca Juniors, 2013 Dante to 1-0 in the later 2-0 win against Raja Casablanca and now Pavard.
"The six-pack is a big story"
The hit shouldn't have counted for another reason.
Lewandowski got the ball on the upper arm on the flank.
The video referee obviously did not check this.
And so a little later Manuel Neuer raised the trophy into the sky as usual.
As usual, because FC Bayern and its captain have now developed a casual routine.
As usual, because the European participants have a subscription to the title.
The last non-European winner was Corinthians São Paulo in 2012 (1-0 win over the then Champions League winners Chelsea FC).
“We just wanted to win.
Now we have the six-pack, it's a big story, ”said Lewandowski, who was voted player of the game and the tournament.
The next title - Bayern also win the Club World Cup
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The relief about the victory was clearly noticeable to the new record coach Hansi Flick.
With the final whistle, he showed more emotions than his players on the pitch.
"The game was already at the limit for all of us, including me on the sidelines," he admitted.
The days in Doha were also associated with a lot of unrest, but his team still played "outstandingly".
“The victory was in no way threatened.
We dominated and deservedly won the final.
As a coaching team, we are proud of the players. "
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The trip to Qatar had started turbulent for Bayern a week ago after the away game at Hertha BSC.
Because the plane was not allowed to take off, the team landed in Doha after hours.
Not the only thing that disrupted the process.
The club is closely linked to the emirate, Qatar Airways is the sleeve sponsor of Bavaria, who travel to the desert for winter training camps every year.
A commitment for which the record champions are repeatedly criticized.
Even with their own fans, as the “general human rights situation in Qatar still leaves a lot to be desired,” as a spokesman for Amnesty International confirmed to “Spiegel”.
Sheikh refuses to greet women
And when it comes to equality, the Qataris are still far from western standards.
At the award ceremony, Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani created irritating images.
He congratulated the players and referees after handing over the medals - he only refused to give the two assistant referees his fist in corona-compliant greeting.
In addition, the journey was associated with some physical strain for the team.
There is a huge temperature difference and a two-hour time difference between Qatar and Germany.
In addition, the individual problems around Jérôme Boateng, who did not take part in the final for private reasons, Müller's corona infection and the injury to Gnabry.
Despite all the hardships and problems, the bottom line is that the historical superlative remains.
As the only club team to date, FC Barcelona had also won six titles in one season under the former Bayern coach Pep Guardiola in 2009.
The coach, who moved from Munich to Manchester City in 2016, congratulated his coaching colleague and the team in a video on the Munich's Twitter channel.
"I am so proud.
Big congratulations to everyone, especially Hansi, the players and the coaching team, "said the Catalan and offered:" Maybe I can call Messi and Co. and we will play for the seventh title, tell me when and where, and us will be there. "
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Guardiola said that with a grin on her face.
It seemed as if he wanted to say: You, me, on the football field next to the church.
Let's see who is better.
But without kicking.
After another congratulations to the Bayern family, Guardiola said goodbye with a "Mia san mia!"
Despite all his national successes, the Spaniard was never able to completely convince on the European stage in Munich.
Flick already.
Again in Qatar.
After two days off, Bayern will continue with a Bundesliga game against Bielefeld on Monday.
Javi Martínez and Leon Goretzka, who had not traveled to Qatar because of positive corona tests, should be available again.
The tight program of the record champions from the last six months continues.
"It's happening quickly," said Flick.