Benfica Tops Bayern Munich 1-0 to Lead Club World Cup Group C

Benfica secured a historic 1-0 victory over Bayern Munich in the final group match of the FIFA Club World Cup, with Andreas Schjelderup scoring the decisive goal in the 13th minute. The match, played under intense heat, saw Benfica's goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin deliver crucial saves, helping the Portuguese club top Group C and advance to the knockout stages, while Bayern Munich dropped to second place. Bayern fielded a rotated lineup, resting key players like Joshua Kimmich, Harry Kane, and Jamal Musiala, which impacted their rhythm and effectiveness, despite a late surge that included a disallowed goal due to offside. Bayern coach Vincent Kompany expressed disappointment over the first half performance and acknowledged the challenge ahead against Flamengo in the next round. Benfica's win marked their first-ever triumph against Bayern and was highlighted by a strong defensive effort and team resilience amid the sweltering conditions. The victory also eliminated Boca Juniors from the tournament and set up Benfica to face either Chelsea or Esperance de Tunis in the round of 16.