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Bayern Lose 1-0 to Benfica in Charlotte, Now Set to Face Flamengo

Vincent Kompany’s seven-player rotation was undermined by Charlotte’s 40 °C conditions

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Overview

  • FC Bayern München ended their Group C campaign with a 0-1 defeat to Benfica Lissabon at the Bank of America Stadium, finishing second in the group.
  • Norwegian forward Andreas Schjelderup broke the deadlock in the 13th minute by converting a swift counterattack.
  • Matchday heat reached nearly 42 °C, leading Bayern’s unused starters to remain in the air-conditioned locker room during the first half.
  • Kompany made seven changes to the starting lineup, delaying the introduction of Joshua Kimmich, Harry Kane and Michael Olise until halftime.
  • As runners-up, Bayern will face Flamengo in the round of 16 in Miami on Sunday evening.