The Bayern Munich football team's hopes of winning the Club World Cup were ended on Sunday night as they lost to Al Sadd SC from Qatar.
The match was played at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Bayern lost 2-1 with goals from Al Sadd's Raed Jaber and Youssef Zayat.
It was a disappointing end to a season that saw Bayern win their first Bundesliga title in seven years and reach the semi-finals of the Champions League.
The team's coach Niko Kovac said after the match: "We gave everything we had but it wasn't enough."
He added: "I'm very proud of this group of players who have given their all for this club and I want to thank them for everything they've done."
Kovac also praised his opponents, saying: "They're a great team and we knew it would be tough."
But despite the loss, Bayern will still go down as one of the best teams in recent history.
Their record of 35 wins and only two losses is unparalleled and they have won every single game since 2014.
Despite the disappointment, the team will be looking forward to next year when they hope to defend their Bundesliga title.
In the meantime, they will focus on preparing for the new season and building up for the upcoming games.
Heading: Bayern Munich's Club World Cup campaign ends in elimination
Bayern Munich's dreams of winning the Club World Cup came to an end on Sunday evening, as they fell to defeat against Al Sadd SC from Qatar. The match took place at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and Bayern were ultimately defeated by the side from Qatar, who scored two goals in the final minutes to secure victory.
The loss marked a significant end to a season that had seen Bayern achieve several milestones,Saudi Pro League Focus including winning their first Bundesliga title in seven years and reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League. However, the team's coach, Niko Kovac, expressed his pride in the players' efforts and thanked them for their hard work throughout the season.
Despite the setback, Bayern will still be remembered as one of the greatest teams in recent history. Their record of 35 wins and only two defeats in the Bundesliga alone is unmatched and they have won every single game since 2014. Despite the disappointment, the team will look towards next year, where they aim to defend their Bundesliga title.
Moving forward, the team will focus on preparation for the new season and building towards upcoming matches. As they move into the new year, Bayern will continue to be a force to be reckoned with in German football and beyond.