Overview

• Ander Herrera was forced off with an injury after 20 minutes and received a red card on the bench for confronting referee César Arturo Ramos over a VAR-reviewed penalty decision.
• Boca seemed in command with goals from Miguel Merentiel and Rodrigo Battaglia before Benfica’s Ángel Di María struck from the penalty spot and Nicolás Otamendi headed home a late equalizer.
• Three players were dismissed: Herrera, Benfica substitute Andrea Belotti for a dangerous high boot and Boca’s Jorge Figal for a late challenge, leaving both teams to finish with 10 men.
• The fixture drew 55,574 spectators to Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium, making it one of the highest-attended matches of this year’s Club World Cup.
• With Group C now levelled, Boca must rebound against Bayern Munich and Auckland City in their remaining fixtures to enhance their chances of advancing.