US EditionClub World Cup: Benfica Beats Bayern Munich in Scorching Heat to Win Group C
- On June 24, 2025, Chelsea beat Esperance de Tunis 3-0 in Philadelphia to reach the Club World Cup round of 16.
- Chelsea secured advancement by needing only a draw in their final group match against Esperance due to their superior goal difference.
- Benfica defeated Bayern Munich 1-0 in sweltering 33°C heat in Pennsylvania, marking their first-ever win over Bayern at the tournament.
- Andreas Schjelderup scored the decisive goal, and goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin made key saves, with Bayern coach Kompany noting the heat and pitch hindered play.
- Benfica topped Group C to face Chelsea in the last 16 in Charlotte, while Bayern finished second and will meet Group D leaders Flamengo.
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The Independent (US)Thomas Muller rejects complaints over heat at Club World Cup: ‘No excuses’
Muller’s Bayern Munich slumped to a 1-0 defeat to Benfica in their final group game
Benfica edge Bayern Munich 1-0 to top Group C at FIFA Club World Cup
Andreas Schjelderup scored in the 13th minute to give Benfica a 1-0 victory over Bayern Munich on Tuesday, sending the Portuguese club to the top of Group C at the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States.The loss dropped Bayern Munich to second place
The Bayern lose against Benfica and become group second. The coach justifies the heat measures without alternatives for him. Two tournament veterans do not doubt the Munich way in the USA.
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