Group D – Leg 2 Recap**
Group D delivered some of the wildest and most dramatic turnarounds of the entire Round I. From massive upsets to dominant sweeps, Leg 2 had everything.
(1) Bayern Munich (GER) vs (16) Atlético Ciclón (BOL)
Leg 1: Bayern 1–2 Atlético Ciclón
Leg 2: Atlético Ciclón 5–3 Bayern
Aggregate: 7–4 Atlético Ciclón
One of the biggest upsets of the entire tournament.
The #16 seed from Bolivia not only beat Bayern Munich in Germany — they eliminated them with a 5–3 victory at home. A monumental shocker as the German giants are knocked out early.
(8) Wolfsburg (GER) vs (9) Werder Bremen (GER)
Leg 1: Wolfsburg 3–3 Werder
Leg 2: Werder 1–2 Wolfsburg
Aggregate: 5–4 Wolfsburg
Wolfsburg edge out their Bundesliga rivals thanks to a crucial away win in Leg 2. A close, physical, and highly tactical German derby.
(4) Sydney FC (AUS) vs (13) Liverpool (UK)
Leg 1: Sydney 2–1 Liverpool
Leg 2: Liverpool 0–1 Sydney
Aggregate: 3–1 Sydney FC
Sydney FC stunned the Premier League side in Leg 1 and finished the job in Leg 2 with a clutch away victory. The Australians advance with an impressive 3–1 aggregate triumph.
(5) Real Madrid (SPA) vs (12) SC Freiburg (GER)
Leg 1: Real Madrid 1–3 Freiburg
Leg 2: Freiburg 4–3 Real Madrid
Aggregate: 7–4 SC Freiburg
Another giant falls.
Real Madrid lose both legs to Freiburg, who put up four more goals at home. The Germans move on after a stunning 7–4 aggregate victory over one of world football’s biggest clubs.
(2) Cusco FC (PER) vs (15) Estudiantes (ARG)
Leg 1: Cusco 4–2 Estudiantes
Leg 2: Estudiantes 1–5 Cusco
Aggregate: 9–3 Cusco FC
Cusco FC dominate both matches with attacking flair and clinical finishing. Nine goals over two legs — one of the strongest performances in Group D.
(7) DC United (USA) vs (10) Deportivo Municipal (PER)
Leg 1: DC United 3–0 Municipal
Leg 2: Municipal 0–2 DC United
Aggregate: 5–0 DC United
DC United cruise through with two clean sheets and total control. A quietly dominant showing from the American side.
(3) AEK Athens (GRE) vs (14) Silkeborg (DK)
Leg 1: AEK Athens 4–1 Silkeborg
Leg 2: Silkeborg 0–1 AEK Athens
Aggregate: 5–1 AEK Athens
AEK Athens win both legs comfortably. Organized defense and efficient finishing send the Greek club through with ease.
(6) Pyramids FC (EGP) vs (11) Argentinos Juniors (ARG)
Leg 1: Pyramids 3–3 Argentinos
Leg 2: Argentinos 1–2 Pyramids FC
Aggregate: 5–4 Pyramids FC
A competitive and gritty two-leg series, but Pyramids FC make the big plays when it matters. Their Leg 2 away win punches their ticket to the next round.
⭐ Group D Teams Advancing
✔ Atlético Ciclón (historic #16 seed upset)
✔ Wolfsburg
✔ Sydney FC
✔ SC Freiburg (eliminate Real Madrid!)
✔ Cusco FC
✔ DC United
✔ AEK Athens
✔ Pyramids FC
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