Benfica 1-0 Bayern Munich, FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Schjelderup On Target As Eagles Seal Last 16 Place

SL Benfica secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over Bayern Munich in their final Group C match of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, on 24 June 2025. With manager Vincent Kompany making seven changes to the Bayern side, the Eagles took an early lead through Andreas Schjelderup in the 13th minute. The German giants brought on Harry Kane and Michael Olise at half-time, which led to Bayern pushing hard for an equaliser. However, a Player of the Match performance from goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin, including a one-on-one save against Leroy Sane, kept Benfica’s lead intact and put them on top of Group C, sealing their spot in the Round of 16.

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Updated on: 25 June 2025 9:15 am

CWC Soccer 2025: Bayern Munich vs Benfica

CWC Soccer 2025: Benfica vs Bayern Munich | Photo: AP/Chris Carlson

Benfica players celebrate after the Club World Cup Group C soccer match between Benfica and Bayern Munich in Charlotte, N.C.

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CWC Soccer 2025: Benfica vs Bayern Munich

CWC Soccer 2025: Bayern Munich vs Benfica | Photo: AP/Nell Redmond

Bayern Munich's Thomas Muller, left, and Harry Kane walk off the pitch after the Club World Cup Group C soccer match between Benfica and Bayern Munich in Charlotte, N.C.

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FIFA Club WC: Benfica vs Bayern Munich | Photo: AP/Nell Redmond

Bayern Munich's Harry Kane, kneeling, reacts after a miss during the Club World Cup Group C soccer match between Benfica and Bayern Munich in Charlotte, N.C.

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FIFA Club WC: Bayern Munich vs Benfica | Photo: AP/Nell Redmond

Benfica's Andreas Schjelderup and Gianluca Prestianni celebrate after scoring during the Club World Cup Group C soccer match between Benfica and Bayern Munich in Charlotte, N.C.

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FIFA Club WC 2025: Bayern Munich vs Benfica

FIFA Club WC 2025: Benfica vs Bayern Munich | Photo: AP/Nell Redmond

Benfica's Anatoliy Trubin saves in front of Bayern Munich's Leroy Sane during the Club World Cup Group C soccer match between Benfica and Bayern Munich in Charlotte, N.C.

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FIFA Club WC 2025: Benfica vs Bayern Munich

FIFA Club WC 2025: Bayern Munich vs Benfica | Photo: AP/Chris Carlson

Bayern Munich's Harry Kane and Benfica's Leandro Barreiro go after the ball during the Club World Cup Group C soccer match between Benfica and Bayern Munich in Charlotte, N.C.

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