In an unexpected turn of events, the Club World Cup final will feature Raja Casablanca against Bayern Munich this Saturday, aiming to outdo TP Mazembe’s performance in 2010. Although the title of club world champion appears to be destined for Bayern Munich, Franck Ribéry and his team are set to experience the pinnacle of a remarkable year, securing four other titles – the Champions League, the German Championship, the German Cup, and the European Super Cup. The Bavarian club enters the final as the favorite, yet Pep Guardiola’s men are wary of the Raja team.
Raja Casablanca surprised everyone by eliminating Atlético Mineiro, including the presence of Ronaldinho. This remarkable achievement has caught the attention and concern of the Bavarians, with captain Philippe Lahm acknowledging the unexpected challenge. Lahm confesses that they did not anticipate facing the Aigles Verts of Casablanca at this stage of the competition, and the pressure is now on Bayern Munich.
Expressing his sentiments, Lahm states, “We are happy to be in the final. We want to win it because no Bayern player has lifted this title before. This is why we have too much pressure. Everyone wants to be champion because you don’t have the opportunity to win this title every day. That’s why we want to win tomorrow (Saturday). We will play our style of football, do what we know how to do on the field.” He also expresses surprise and joy at seeing Bayern fans in Morocco, emphasizing the widespread recognition of the Bayern brand. The excitement surrounding the team’s journey is evident, creating a unique and memorable atmosphere for the players and fans alike.
