Bayern Munich finished second in Group C at the Club World Cup, as they were defeated 1-0 by Benfica in Charlotte. Although Bayern had secured their place in the last-16 after dominating previous matches, they required at least a point to remain top of their group. Benfica, needing a result for qualification, took an early lead with a goal from Andreas Schjelderup and secured their victory thanks to brilliant goalkeeping from Anatolii Trubin, who made several crucial saves against Bayern's star players.
Benfica secured a historic 1-0 victory over Bayern Munich, marking their first-ever win against the German giants in international play after 13 previous attempts.
Despite a dominant performance in their earlier matches, Bayern failed to secure a top spot in Group C, relying heavily on their star players without success.
Goalkeeper Anatolii Trubin's exceptional saves played a crucial role in Benfica's victory, denying several key attempts from Bayern's forwards, especially in critical moments.
Bayern's attempts to score in the second half were thwarted primarily due to Trubin's brilliance, showcasing how pivotal goalkeeping can be in knockout tournaments.
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