Benfica Stuns Bayern Munich with Last-Minute Goal: Can Roten Still Top the 2025 Club World Cup Group?
What a riveting turn of events at the Club World Cup in Charlotte! Benfica, against the odds and a relentless second-half surge from Bayern Munich, clinched the top spot in Group C thanks to a sharp and composed finish by 21-year-old left-winger Andreas Schjelderup early on. The Bank of America Stadium witnessed a Portuguese outfit that held their own with poise, even as Bayern unleashed heavy hitters Harry Kane, Michael Olise, and Joshua Kimmich after the break. Despite Bayern’s flurry of attacks—Kimmich’s long-range effort ruled out by Kane’s offside, and Laimer’s near miss—the steadfast Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin was nothing short of a wall, stifling every threatening moment with heroic saves. Finishing just a point ahead, Benfica now gears up to face either Chelsea or Esperance in the last 16, while Bayern prepares to take on Brazilian leaders Flamengo. This clash wasn’t just a match; it was a battle of wills, grit, and tactical brilliance.
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