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The final Group C match of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 sees German champions Bayern Munich lock horns with Portuguese giants Benfica at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, USA.
Kickoff Time: 3:00 PM EDT | 9:00 PM CET
Venue: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina
Match Type: Group Stage (Matchday 3)
đź“Š Current Group C Standings (Before Kickoff)
| Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayern Munich | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 | +11 | 6 |
| Benfica | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 | +6 | 4 |
| Boca Juniors | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | –1 | 1 |
| Auckland City | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 16 | –16 | 0 |
🧠Match Importance
Bayern Munich have already qualified for the knockout stage but will look to finish top of the group with at least a draw.
Benfica, currently second, must avoid defeat to guarantee qualification. A loss could open the door for Boca Juniors to leapfrog them depending on other results.
đź“ť Confirmed Lineups
Bayern Munich XI:
Neuer (GK), Boey, Upamecano, Stanisic, Guerreiro, Pavlović, Palhinha, Gnabry, Sané, Bischof, Müller
(Substitutes: Kane, Coman, Kimmich, Goretzka)
Benfica XI:
Trubin (GK), Otamendi, AntĂłnio Silva, Aursnes, Dahl, Renato Sanches, Barreiro, Schjelderup, Prestianni, Di MarĂa, Pavlidis
🔎 Match Highlights & What to Watch
Bayern have scored 12 goals in 2 matches, including a 10-0 thrashing of Auckland City.
Benfica showed attacking strength with a 6-0 win and a 2-2 draw vs Boca.
This is the first-ever competitive meeting between these two clubs.
All eyes on Di MarĂa vs SanĂ©, and whether Harry Kane will feature off the bench.
📡 Where to Watch
Germany: Sat.1, Joyn, ran.de
Portugal: RTP, Sport TV
USA: DAZN, TNT, TruTV, UniMás, TUDN
🗨️ Expert Prediction
Analysts predict a tight contest. While Bayern are favorites, Benfica’s urgency may lead to an open, attacking match.
Predicted Score: Bayern Munich 2–1 Benfica
đź“Ś Summary
As the final whistle nears, this match could decide who avoids tougher opponents in the quarter-finals. Follow us for post-match analysis, player ratings, and updated knockout stage brackets.
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