Benfica has secured its spot in the round of 16 of the Club World Cup after defeating Bayern Munich 1-0 in a group stage match held in Charlotte. The Portuguese side finished first in Group C, demonstrating greater resolve than the Bavarian team, which had already qualified for the next stage.
The winning goal came early in the first half, specifically in the 13th minute, scored by Norwegian player Andreas Schjelderup.
Looking ahead to the round of 16, Benfica is set to face either Chelsea or Espérance of Tunis on Saturday in Charlotte. Bayern, despite the loss, will play Flamengo on Sunday in Miami.