Portugal’s Benfica achieved a historic victory over Bayern Munich on June 24, 2025, with a 1-0 win in Nashville on the last day of Group B of the Club World Cup. With this result, the Lisbon club not only advanced as group leader, but also left Argentina’s Boca Juniors, who needed a win to qualify, with no chance.
The only goal of the match was scored by Andreas Schjelderup in the 13th minute, after a cross from Fredrik Aursnes and with the key participation of Argentine Ángel Di María, who at 37 years of age continues to make a difference in the elite of world soccer.
Trubin and Di Maria, key players for Benfica
Ukrainian goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin was decisive with several outstanding saves, especially in the second half when Bayern pushed forward.
He also brought in the likes of Harry Kane, Michael Olise and Joshua Kimmich.
The Lisbon club advanced as group leader
For his part, Di María gave a recital of experience and talent.
He was involved at the origin of the goal, created chances, made free kicks and maintained Benfica’s offensive control throughout the first half.
In the second half, the team took refuge in their own area and resisted the Bavarian pressure, supported by Trubin’s interventions.
Bayern reacted late
Buzzy
Coach Vincent Kompany surprised by leaving several starters on the bench.
Only in the second half did he resort to his offensive arsenal.
Although they generated up to three clear-cut chances for Benfica in five minutes, the VAR disallowed a goal by Kimmich for interference by Kane in an advanced position.
Bayern tried, but could not break through Benfica’s wall.
With this result, Benfica finished as group leaders and will face the second-placed team in Group D in the round of 16.
For their part, Bayern Munich will face Flamengo, the current sensations of the tournament.
Boca Juniors, meanwhile, were eliminated after drawing 1-1 with Auckland City, a result that would not have been enough for them anyway due to the Portuguese victory.
A hard blow
Boca’s elimination in the group stage represents a major setback for Argentine soccer in this first edition of the Club World Cup under the new format.
With Palmeiras the only South American representative in the round of 16 so far, the pressure is now on the Brazilian clubs.
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