Portugal's SL Benfica and Germany's FC Bayern Munich secured their places in the Round of 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup USA after Tuesday's Group C matches.
Key Results:
Benfica 1-0 Bayern Munich (Bank of America Stadium)
13': Andreas Schjelderup (Benfica)
Benfica finish as group winners with 7 points
Bayern qualify as runners-up with 6 points
Boca Juniors 1-1 Auckland City (weather-delayed match)
26': Nathan Garo (own goal)
52': Christian Gray (Auckland)
Match Analysis:
The Benfica-Bayern encounter saw the German champions dominate possession (63%) and attempt 18 shots, but Benfica's goalkeeper made several crucial saves to preserve the clean sheet. The Portuguese side defended resolutely throughout the match despite Bayern's constant pressure.
The Group C match between Argentina's Boca Juniors and New Zealand's Auckland City was suspended for 30 minutes due to severe weather conditions before ending in a draw.
Tournament Notes:
Current edition being held across multiple U.S. venues
Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte, NC) hosted the marquee matchup
Both European clubs maintain perfect qualification records in tournament history