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FIFA Club World Cup: Portugal's Benfica and Germany's Bayern Munich Advance to Round of 16..

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