Overview
- FC Bayern fell 1:0 to Benfica Lissabon in Charlotte, surrendering the top spot in Group C and drawing Flamengo in the eighth final in Miami
- Vincent Kompany made seven changes at halftime to manage 36-degree conditions after a sluggish opening period
- Leroy Sané missed several clear chances in what could be his final appearance for Bayern before his July transfer to Galatasaray, drawing sharp criticism
- Borussia Dortmund must beat Ulsan HD in Cincinnati to secure first place in Group F and avoid a tougher knockout-round draw
- Coach Niko Kovač warned of similar extreme temperatures ahead and confirmed Jamie Gittens is out with illness while Marcel Sabitzer’s fitness remains uncertain