Bayern Munich fell short in the final of the Club World Cup, losing to Santos of Brazil.

The match was played at the Estadio Maracana in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, and Bayern were unable to overcome the Brazilian champions.

Santos scored two goals in the first half to take control of the game, with one coming from a penalty kick awarded for a handball by Bayern defender David Alaba.

Despite being reduced to ten men in the second half following the sending off of Bayern midfielder Joshua Kimmich, Bayern struggled to find a way back into the match.

In the end, Bayern were unable to overcome the superior form of Santos, who went on to win the tournament for the first time since its inception in 2017.

The defeat was a major blow to Bayern's season, which had already seen them lose key players such as Kingsley Coman and Thomas Muller to injury.

It also marked a disappointing end to the season for coach Julian Nagelsmann, who has been under pressure to improve his team's performances.

Despite their loss, Bayern have still made it through to next year's Champions League final, where they will face Manchester City.

However, they will now be looking to bounce back from this disappointment and continue their successful run in Europe.

Overall, the loss to Santos was a significant setback for Bayern, but they remain a force to be reckoned with in world football.

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