Audi Cup 2011 facts for kids
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Germany |
| Dates | 26 – 27 July |
| Teams | 4 (from 2 confederations) |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  FC Barcelona (1st title) |
| Runners-up |  Bayern Munich |
| Third place |  Internacional |
| Fourth place |  Milan |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 4 |
| Goals scored | 12 (3 per match) |
| Attendance | 264,000 (66,000 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Thiago (3 goals) |
The Audi Cup 2011 was a special football tournament. It was the second time this event took place. The tournament happened over two days in Munich, Germany. Four famous football teams competed: AC Milan from Italy, S.C. Internacional from Brazil, FC Bayern Munich from Germany, and FC Barcelona from Spain.
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What was the Audi Cup 2011?
The Audi Cup is a friendly football competition. It is hosted by the German club Bayern Munich. The tournament brings together top teams from around the world. It gives them a chance to play against each other before the main football season starts.
Teams that Competed
In 2011, four strong teams were invited to play:
- FC Barcelona from Spain, one of the most successful clubs in Europe.
- FC Bayern Munich from Germany, the host team and a powerhouse in German football.
- Internacional from Brazil, a well-known South American club.
- AC Milan from Italy, a historic club with many European titles.
How the Tournament Worked
The Audi Cup 2011 was set up like a small knockout competition. There were two semi-final matches on the first day. The winners of these games went on to play in the final. The teams that lost played each other for third place.
Semi-Final Matches
The first day of the tournament was July 26. Two exciting matches took place:
- Barcelona played against Internacional. The game ended in a 2-2 draw. Barcelona won the match after a penalty shootout, scoring 4 penalties to Internacional's 2.
- Bayern Munich faced AC Milan. This game also ended in a 1-1 draw. Bayern Munich won the penalty shootout, scoring 5 penalties to Milan's 3.
Final Day Matches
The final games were played on July 27:
- Third Place Match: Internacional played against AC Milan. The score was 2-2 at full time. Internacional won the third-place trophy by winning the penalty shootout 2-0.
- The Final: FC Barcelona played against the host team, Bayern Munich. Barcelona won the match 2-0. This made them the champions of the Audi Cup 2011.
Who Won the Audi Cup 2011?
FC Barcelona became the champions of the Audi Cup 2011. They showed great skill throughout the tournament. Bayern Munich finished as the runner-up. Internacional took third place, and AC Milan finished fourth. The top scorer of the tournament was Thiago from Barcelona, who scored 3 goals.
See also
In Spanish: Copa Audi 2011 para niños
