Overview

• Tonight’s match takes place at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte with a 3 p.m. ET kick-off.
• Bayern Munich top Group C with two wins from two matches and have already secured their round-of-16 berth.
• Benfica sit second on four points and require at least a draw to advance, as a defeat would allow Boca Juniors to overtake them on goal difference.
• Vincent Kompany is set to rotate his squad to manage fitness concerns, notably assessing Jamal Musiala’s availability after a calf issue.
• The Group C winner will face Chelsea in the round of 16 with the runner-up taking on Fluminense, making tonight’s result pivotal for both teams’ paths.