Benfica Stuns Bayern Munich with Last-Minute Goal: Can Roten Still Top the 2025 Club World Cup Group?
The reigning German champions had won eight and drawn three of their previous 11 meetings with Benfica, and manager Vincent Kompany said afterwards that the wilting heat had played a part in his side’s defeat.
Die Roten may face kinder conditions when they meet Brazilian leaders Flamengo in Miami in the knockout stage on Sunday (21:00 BST).
The result also means they have an extra day’s rest, which could be invaluable after a gruelling encounter in which Kane was seen reaching for an ice bucket.
Benfica: Club World Cup win vs Bayern ‘special’
“Above all, we were warriors out there,” said Benfica centre-back Antonio Silva. “We fought to the death for the result.
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