It was a scorcher Tuesday afternoon in uptown Charlotte - and a European power delivered a sharp performance. Portuguese powerhouse SL Benfica defeated German champions Bayern Munich, 1-0, in the second of four FIFA Club World Cup showcase matches this month at Bank of America Stadium.

Bayern lost its first match loss of the tournament as it struggled to find a rhythm ahead of the knockout stages later this week.

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,