US EditionClub World Cup: Benfica Beats Bayern Munich in Scorching Heat to Win Group C
- 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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FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Top scorers
DAILY POST brings you the top scorers at the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup tournament in the United States. Benfica’s Angel Di Maria is among the joint-top scorers in the Club World Cup. The Argentina winger has three goals to his name so far in the competition. The former Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain star scored a goal in Benfica’s 2-2 draw against Boca Juniors in their first group game fixture. The 37-year-old also netted a brace in Benfi…
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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
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