US EditionClub World Cup: Benfica Beats Bayern Munich in Scorching Heat to Win Group C
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA, USA, JUN 24 – Benfica ended a 13-match winless run against Bayern Munich with a 1-0 victory, topping Group C and advancing to the knockout stage of the FIFA Club World Cup.
- Benfica defeated Bayern Munich 1-0 on Tuesday in sweltering Charlotte to win Group C at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 in the United States.
- The win followed heavy rotation by Bayern, with coach Vincent Kompany expressing concerns over the heat and pitch affecting the game's flow.
- Andreas Schjelderup scored early for Benfica, whose goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin made crucial saves to preserve the lead despite Bayern's improved second-half efforts.
- Benfica topped Group C ahead of Bayern and qualified for the Round of 16, where they will face Chelsea on Saturday in Charlotte's Bank of America Stadium.
- Angel Di Maria remains a joint-top scorer with three goals in the tournament as Benfica aims to build on their historic win in the next round against Chelsea.
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