Benfica vs Bayern: Schjelderup Shocker Stuns Bavarians in Club World Cup 2025
🏆 Benfica vs Bayern: Schjelderup Shocker Stuns Bavarians in Club World Cup 2025
Date: June 24, 2025
Venue: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte
Result: Benfica 1 – 0 Bayern Munich
⚡ A Night to Remember: Benfica Makes History
In a sweltering Charlotte evening, Benfica pulled off a sensational upset, defeating German powerhouse Bayern Munich 1-0 to top Group C of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. The result not only marked Benfica’s first-ever win over Bayern but also sent a powerful statement to their global rivals.
Highlights of the Match
1st Half – Schjelderup Strikes Early
- In just the 13th minute, teenage sensation Andreas Schjelderup latched onto a clever low cross from Aursnes to give Benfica the lead.
- The goal caught Bayern cold—quite literally—as the temperature soared past 37°C, forcing both teams to adapt quickly.
Trubin’s Wall of Steel
- Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin was a one-man fortress.
- From reflex saves to one-on-one denials, Trubin’s heroics kept Bayern frustrated and earned him the Man of the Match award.
Bayern’s Disallowed Equalizer
- In the 82nd minute, Joshua Kimmich found the net—only for VAR to rule the goal out due to a marginal offside.
- Despite introducing heavyweights Harry Kane, Michael Olise, and Kimmich in the second half, Bayern couldn’t penetrate the Portuguese wall.
️ Brutal Conditions Test Endurance
The heat in Charlotte became a key talking point. Bayern’s Thomas Müller said post-match:
“It was like playing in a sauna. The heat zapped our energy—especially in the first half.”
Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni even required a brief medical time-out, showing just how taxing the weather was on both sides.
️ Post-Match Reactions
Vincent Kompany (Bayern Coach):
“We had a plan, but it didn’t work. The players responded well in the second half, but we were chasing the game.”
🦅 Bruno Lage (Benfica Manager):
“This is Benfica. We believed, we fought, and we made our fans proud. The Club World Cup is just getting started for us.”
📊 Final Group C Standings Highlight’s
| Rank | Club | Points | Goal Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1️⃣ | Benfica | 7 | +3 |
| 2️⃣ | Bayern Munich | 6 | +2 |
| 3️⃣ | Boca Juniors | 4 | 0 |
| 4️⃣ | Auckland City | 0 | -5 |
What’s Next?
- Benfica will face the runner-up from Group A (Chelsea or Espérance de Tunis) in the Round of 16.
- Bayern will now face Flamengo in a high-stakes match on July 29, 2025, in Miami.
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Final Result
Benfica’s fearless football and tactical discipline brought down a European giant in the biggest global stage. With heat, history, and heart all combining, this match might just be the turning point in their Club World Cup campaign. Bayern, meanwhile, must regroup fast before facing South American giants Flamengo.
Stay tuned for more updates, analysis, and exclusive behind-the-scenes from the FIFA Club World Cup 2025!