Overview

• Andreas Schjelderup’s first-half strike secured Benfica a 1-0 win over Bayern in Charlotte, ending Munich’s perfect group run.
• Bayern registered 73% possession and an xG of 1.98 but failed to convert several clear chances against Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin.
• Head coach Vincent Kompany made extensive lineup changes to manage player workload before June 29’s round of 16 clash, a strategy supported by midfielder Joshua Kimmich.
• Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer blamed a lack of first-half intensity for Bayern’s underwhelming performance that dropped them to second in Group C.
• The club has earned $45 million from the tournament so far and stands to increase its prize fund with victory over Flamengo in Miami.