A heavily rotated Bayern Munich endured a difficult game in challenging conditions against Benfica, and despite a strong fight back in the second half, would ultimately succumb to a 1-0 defeat. This is the first time Die Rekordmeister have ever lost against the Portuguese side.

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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. With manager Vincent Kompany making seven changes to the Bayern side,