FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Bayern Munich vs Benfica
Bayern Munich will face Benfica in a crucial Group C match at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. This exciting game will take place at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. Bayern Munich has won both their matches and leads their group. Benfica has 4 points with one win and one draw. They need a win to move closer to qualification.
Match Details
- Date: June 24 in the US, June 25 in India
- Time: 6:00 PM ET (June 24) | 12:30 AM IST (June 25)
- Venue: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina
Team News
Benfica
Benfica will miss some key players in this match:
- Florentino Luis is out due to a shoulder injury.
- Andrea Belotti is suspended after receiving a red card.
- Vangelis Pavlidis is likely to start in Belotti’s place.
- Renato Sanches could return to the starting lineup.
- Leandro Barreiro will probably keep his spot after scoring twice against Auckland City.
- Alexander Bah and Manu Silva are still recovering from long-term knee injuries.
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich has been strong in their opening matches. Vincent Kompany is expected to field a similar lineup against Benfica. No major changes are anticipated.
Predicted Lineups
Benfica Predicted XI (4-5-1)
Trubin; Aursnes, Silva, Otamendi, Carreras; Di Maria, Sanches, Prestianni, Barreiro, Akturkoglu; Pavlidis
Bayern Munich Predicted XI (4-2-3-1)
Neuer; Laimer, Tah, Upamecano, Guerreiro; Kimmich, Goretzka; Olise, Muller, Coman; Kane
Previous Encounter
The last time these two teams met was in the UEFA Champions League. Bayern Munich won 1-0 against Benfica.
How to Watch the Live Stream
You can watch the Benfica vs Bayern Munich match live on:
- DAZN (in the United States)
- Channel 5 (in some regions)
There is no confirmed broadcaster for India at this time.
