Bayern Munich cruises into Club World Cup final

Agadir, Morocco: Bayern Munich closed in on its fifth trophy of 2013 by brushing aside Guangzhou Evergrande 3-0 Tuesday to reach the Club World Cup final.

Franck Ribery and Mario Mandzunic scored first-half goals to break open the Asian champion's disciplined defense, and the Germans never relented as Mario Goetze added the third in the second half.

The Champions League winners will face either Atletico Mineiro of Brazil or Moroccan champion Raja Casablanca in Saturday's final.

Bayern is bidding to win its first Club World Cup after having twice won the tournament when it was the Intercontinental Cup.

Bayern ensured that the European champion reached the final for the 10th time in as many editions.