Benfica vs. Bayern: Key game for the group stage of the Club World Cup!

Benfica vs. Bayern: Key game for the group stage of the Club World Cup!

An exciting duel is coming up in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, which is currently taking place in the USA: SL Benfica will face FC Bayern Munich on June 24, 2025. Both teams have performed very differently so far. Benfica recently celebrated an impressive 6-0 win against Auckland City, but it took a long time for the opening goal, which only came in stoppage time in the first half. In the second half, coach Bruno Lage's team played very confidently and rocked the game without allowing a shot on their own goal.

With four points from two games, Benfica is well positioned in the group stage. A draw against Bayern would even ensure they advance. What is interesting is that this participation is a first for the Portuguese under Bruno Lage, as it is their first time in the Club World Cup, although they have already taken part in the Intercontinental Cup twice. In the current season's Primeira Liga they finished second with 80 points.

Bayern on course for victory

The situation is different for FC Bayern Munich, who are at the top of the group with a win over Boca Juniors (2:1) and collected 6 points from two games. The team under new coach Vincent Kompany has been particularly effective and pragmatic in the last few games. They have now gone nine games without losing (6 wins, 3 draws) and have scored at least three goals in five of their last nine games. The record champions can certainly rely on their offensive power, even if Thomas Müller will not be on the pitch due to injury.

There are also important staff shortages on the Benfica side. The team will miss the injured players Araujo and Bah Alvaro as well as the suspended Carreras and Belotti. Benfica's squad is expected to feature Trubin in goal and a solid defensive line, while Bayern's line-up is expected to include Neuer, Kimmich and Kane. The latter has proven to be particularly accurate and could strike again against Benfica.

Opposites of playing styles

Although both teams have different strategies, it remains to be seen how they will fare in this crucial game. Bayern, unbeaten in the last seven duels against Benfica (W6, D1), have already scored a total of 20 goals in these encounters. Benfica, on the other hand, boasts a strong offense that has scored in 17 consecutive games, including 13 games with two or more goals.

The result of this encounter remains exciting. Observers expect a hard-fought match that may end in a draw; According to at least one prediction, the result could be 1:1. This game takes place as part of an impressive tournament series that will be held in the USA from June 14th to July 13th, 2025. In addition to the two German clubs Bayern and Borussia Dortmund, a total of 32 teams in eight groups are taking part in the championship.

Football fans should look forward to an extraordinary spectacle! The encounter, along with other games, will be broadcast live on Sat.1 and in the live stream on Joyn. So if you don't want to miss anything, you should get ready in time to experience the emotions of this encounter up close. Further information can be found at kicker.de and for the game plan ran.de.