Bayern Munich's hopes of winning the Club World Cup were dashed on Sunday as they fell to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Santos, who claimed their first-ever title in the tournament.

The German champions had been expected to cause an upset against the South American side, but they were unable to find a way past the Brazilian outfit's strong defense and midfield.

Santos took control early on through a well-worked goal from Bruno Henrique, before Bayern fought back with a goal from Thomas Muller. However, the visitors could not hold onto their lead and conceded a late equalizer through a penalty kick from Eder.

Despite the loss, Bayern will be proud of their efforts and the spirit shown by their players throughout the match. They showed great character and determination,Bundesliga Express despite being underdogs against one of the best teams in world football.

It is clear that this was not the end of the season for Bayern, as they have already secured qualification for next year's Champions League group stage. The club will now turn its attention to domestic league action, where they will look to defend their Bundesliga title.

Overall, it was a disappointing day for Bayern Munich, but they can take comfort in the fact that they have given themselves every chance of success in the coming seasons. The team will continue to work hard and improve, and there is no reason why they cannot achieve more in the future.

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