SL Benfica pulled off a statement win in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, edging out Bayern Munich 1–0 in a tense Group C showdown at the Bank of America Stadium. The decisive moment came early, as Andreas Schjelderup coolly slotted home in the 13th minute after a slick move involving Fredrik Aursnes and Gianluca Prestianni.
Despite Bayern dominating possession and unleashing a flurry of second half attack, bolstered by the introductions of Harry Kane, Joshua Kimmich, and Michael Olise. Benfica’s goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin stood tall with a string of heroic saves.
Match Details.
Benfica have secured a 1-0 victory over Bayern Munich in the FIFA Club World Cup, marking their first competitive win against Bayern in 14 attempts, ending a streak of 10 losses and 3 draws.
Andreas Schjelderup has now scored 1 goal in the FIFA Club World Cup this season, his first in the competition. While also contributing 0 assists, he became the youngest Benfica player to score against Bayern Munich at 21 years and 18 days, surpassing Eusébio’s record set in 1962.
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Highlights.
Bayern Munich have failed to score in a FIFA Club World Cup match for the first time since their 0-2 loss to Corinthians in 2012, despite recording 72.6% possession, their highest in the competition this season.
Benfica’s defense, anchored by Nicolás Otamendi and António Silva, completed 3 saves and 5 clearances, securing their second clean sheet in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. This defensive performance is their strongest against a European opponent in the competition since 2006.
Benfica received 2 yellow cards in the match, with Nicolás Otamendi and Renato Sanches booked, their highest caution tally in a single Club World Cup game this season. No red cards were issued.

Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise has now scored 3 goals in the FIFA Club World Cup this season, his highest tally in the competition for a single campaign so far. While also contributing 2 assists, he remains Bayern’s top performer in the tournament.
Benfica’s goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin made 3 saves, his highest in a single Club World Cup match, contributing to a clean sheet and earning him the Superior Player of the Match award.
Bayern Munich completed 261 passes in the final third, their highest in a Club World Cup match this season, but their 0.78 xG was their lowest in the competition, reflecting their inability to convert chances.

Sources: SofaScore, Fotmob, ESPN