Group С
Charlotte - Bank of America Stadium
Referee : François Letexier (France)
Benfica: 1. Trubin - 4. Silva A., 26. Dahl, 30. Otamendi - 8. Aursnes, 11. Di Maria (Rego Joao, 87), 14. Pavlidis E. (Gouveia, 87), 18. Barreiro L., 21. Schjelderup (Aktürkoglu, 55), 85. Sanches R. (Bajrami Adrian, 78) - 25. Prestianni (Kökçü, 55)
Substitution: Kökçü (from 55); Aktürkoglu (from 55); Bajrami Adrian (from 78); Rego Joao (from 87); Gouveia (from 87)
Bench: 66. Wynder, 64. Oliveira, 71. Leandro Santos - 86. Prioste, 27. Bruma, 68. Veloso J.
Yellow Cards: Sanches R. 19; Otamendi 46; Gouveia 89
Bayern: 1. Neuer - 2. Upamecano (Tah J., 58), 22. Guerreiro, 23. Boey (Laimer, 62), 44. Stanisic - 25. Muller, 7. Gnabry (Olise, 46), 10. Sane L., 16. Palhinha (Kimmich, 46), 20. Bischof T. (Kane, 46), 45. Pavlovic Al.
Substitution: Kimmich (from 46); Olise (from 46); Kane (from 46); Tah J. (from 58); Laimer (from 62)
Bench: 18. Peretz Da., 40. Urbig - 30. Kiala, 49. Aznou - 47. Santos - 8. Goretzka, 11. Coman - 42. Musiala, 46. Karl - 41. Kusi-Asare
Benfica pulled off a surprise victory over Bayern Munich to finish top of Group C at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup

Sources close to the Basque outfit suggest that Athletic would prefer to see their homegrown star move abroad

Vincent Kompany has admitted he is left in disbelief by Lionel Messi's enduring brilliance, as the 37-year-old continues to light up the FIFA Club World Cup with Inter Miami

Bayern Munich have received a welcome boost as Jamal Musiala returned to full training following an injury concern picked up during their 2–1 win over Boca Juniors in the second round of the FIFA Club World Cup

The 21-year-old midfielder had only just returned to the squad after missing the end of the Bundesliga season

Bayern Munich secured their place in the knockout rounds of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup thanks to a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Boca Juniors

The record remains intact! Bayern Munich’s 10-goal demolition of Auckland City earlier in the tournament will not be matched — at least not by Benfica

Benfica snatched a dramatic draw in a match they seemed destined to lose

Andriy Lunin could be on the move this summer, with Bayern Munich reportedly targeting the Real Madrid goalkeeper as a long-term replacement for veteran Manuel Neuer

There’s little point in dissecting the tactical aspects — it was one-way traffic from the first whistle

Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the permanent signing of French forward Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich

Former Bayern Munich star Franck Ribéry has shared his thoughts on the German club’s upcoming campaign at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025

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15.06.25 11:12Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany addressed the media ahead of his side’s opening match at the FIFA Club World Cup against Auckland City

The 28-year-old winger has signed a two-year contract with the Turkish champions

The UEFA Champions League, Europe’s premier club competition, was launched in the 1992–93 season, replacing the old European Cup

The Portuguese Cup final between Sporting CP and Benfica will be remembered not just for its dramatic on-pitch moments

Tah played a pivotal role in Leverkusen’s historic domestic double in 2024

Ángel Di María will not continue with Benfica next season, as the Portuguese club officially confirmed the Argentine’s departure following the conclusion of the Primeira Liga campaign

Munich celebrated their final home match of the Bundesliga 2024/25 season

FC Bayern Munich came agonisingly close to sealing the Bundesliga title

Harry Kane is set to remain at FC Bayern Munich for at least one more season, with a potential return to the Premier League postponed until summer 2026 at the earliest

A win in their next outing would officially crown them German champions for the 34th time

Goretzka becomes the seventh first-team player to be ruled out through injury

FC Bayern Munich were just one clinical finish away from extending their impressive away record

The veteran Bayern Munich forward is emerging as a marquee target for several MLS franchises

Goalkeeper has been undergoing recovery treatment for weeks, but his progress remains slower than expected

Munich and Dortmund shared the spoils in a high-profile Bundesliga clash

A delegation from the Saudi Pro League is expected to travel to Munich in the coming days

It had all the makings of a fairytale – a club legend returning to rescue his team in a moment of crisis

Bayern Munich are facing a serious injury crisis as they prepare for their upcoming match

It’s been a standout season for Musiala, who has netted 18 goals and provided 5 assists in 40 appearances

The 34-year-old's departure marks the end of an era for Die Roten

Bayern Munich took another decisive step toward their 33rd Bundesliga title

The 36-year-old German icon joined Roma as a free agent last September

Bayern Munich's injury list remains a major concern as the Bundesliga leaders prepare for tonight’s fixture against FC Augsburg

Manuel Neuer has resumed light training as he continues his recovery from a calf injury, but the Bayern Munich goalkeeper is not yet ready to return to first-team action

This marks Ito's second serious injury since his €30 million transfer

The hard-fought victory extends Bayern's lead over Bayer Leverkusen

The 30-year-old striker has now scored against all 18 current Bundesliga clubs

Harry Kane continues his sensational form in the Bundesliga, delivering goals week in, week out for FC Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich will be without two key players in the coming weeks, as both Alphonso Davies and Dayot Upamecano picked up injuries while on international duty

Bayern Munich have been dealt a major blow with the news that star left-back Alphonso Davies will miss approximately six months due to a serious knee injury

Bayern Munich have placed Nick Woltemade on their summer 2025 transfer shortlist, according to reports in Germany

The German international is now targeting a return for the match against Borussia Dortmund

The 20-year-old had stepped up as the backup option for Manuel Neuer

Reports from Sky Sport Germany confirm that Bayern Munich have no intention of signing Virgil van Dijk — either as a free agent or otherwise

Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany shared his thoughts on his team’s 1–1 draw with Union in the Bundesliga

The result marks another missed opportunity for Bayern to extend their lead at the top

The German club has officially announced that they have extended the midfielder's contract

Real Madrid claimed the final spot in the quarter-finals after a dramatic penalty shootout win over cross-town rivals Atletico Madrid

Bayern Munich sealed a resounding 5–0 aggregate triumph over Bayer Leverkusen in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16

Barcelona became the first team to secure a spot in the Champions League quarterfinals

For the first time since 2006/07, all three German giants—Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen, and Borussia Dortmund—have simultaneously suffered defeat in the same round of the Bundesliga

The 38-year-old shot-stopper has been diagnosed with a torn muscle fiber in his right calf

It was a statement win for Bayern Munich—or more precisely, a victory built on pure class

Some matches become the stuff of legend for a goalkeeper—when his team seems destined to lose, yet his heroics turn the tide and inspire everyone around him

The 30-year-old German international's contract with Bayern expires at the end of the season

Bayern Munich will pay a unique tribute to one of their all-time greats—legendary defender Franz Beckenbauer—tonight ahead of their Champions League encounter with Bayer Leverkusen

Hansi Flick, the head coach of Barcelona, insists his team should expect a fierce challenge when they face Benfica in the UEFA Champions League

Negotiations lasted two weeks and concluded with a handshake

Joshua Kimmich is emerging as one of the hottest names on the transfer market this summer after Bayern Munich failed to secure a contract extension with their midfield leader

The win extends Bayern's lead at the top of the table to 11 points

Some believe Ukrainian's absence was a form of punishment for his performance in the Champions League

The win extends Bayern's lead at the top of the table to eight points

Their presence is a significant relief for Bayern manager Vincent Kompany

Benfica narrowly avoided a shocking exit from the Champions League

Еhe heroic effort by the Scottish side fell short in the most dramatic of circumstances

The striker was the hero in the first leg, scoring the winning goal

The absence comes after he took a blow to the face during the 0-0 draw with Bayer Leverkusen

Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen played out a tense 0-0 draw

Bayern Munich secured a long-term future with their star player

The fifth encounter between Celtic and Bayern Munich in European competitions ended as most of the previous ones

In a repeat of their encounter on November 27, Benfica triumphed once again over Monaco

Bayern Munich has been prohibited from wearing their traditional red home kit in the 2024/25 Champions League due to non-compliance with UEFA regulations

Harry Kane may find himself back in London next season, but not in the colors many expected

The 30-year-old midfielder's contract with Bayern Munich expires at the end of this season

Bayern Munich extended their winning streak to seven games with a commanding 3-0 victory over Werder Bremen

Alphonso Davies has signed a new contract with Bayern Munich

The new deal ensures that the 36-year-old goalkeeper will continue at the German giants for his 15th season

Tottenham Hotspur has reached an agreement to sign Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich

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Bayern Munich has officially released details regarding the injury sustained by midfielder Leon Goretzka

Benfica players and coaching staff were subjected to a hostile attack from their own fans following the team's shocking 1-3 defeat to Casa Pia in the latest round of the Portuguese league

Bayern Munich has secured the signing of Jonas Urbig, the young goalkeeper from FC Cologne and Germany’s youth national team

Bayern Munich extended their winning streak in the Bundesliga to five matches

Barcelona secured a thrilling 5-4 victory over Benfica in the seventh round of the UEFA Champions League group stage, with Robert Lewandowski netting a crucial brace for the Catalans

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick shared his thoughts on his team’s thrilling 5-4 victory over Benfica in the seventh round of the UEFA Champions League group stage

Barcelona clinched a dramatic 5-4 victory against Benfica in the seventh round of the UEFA Champions League

Robert Lewandowski has once again etched his name into the history books by matching a prestigious record previously held solely by Cristiano Ronaldo in the UEFA Champions League

A match fueled by passion and intensity from start to finish ended in a heart-wrenching and, perhaps, undeserved shock for Benfica

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