FIFA Club World Cup, Benfica and Bayern Munich, two storied European clubs, will face off in a crucial Group C match. Bayern Munich needs a win to maximize their points, while Benfica hopes a victory will propel them to the top of the group, both seeking advantageous positioning for the knockout stages.
Benfica won their last game, triumphing 6-0 at Inter&Co Stadium against amateur side Auckland City. The Lisbon side enjoyed 65% possession and managed sixteen shots on target, with Angel Di Maria and Leandro Barreiro both registering two goals.
In their group C opener, Benfica drew 2-2 with Argentine Primera División outfit Boca Juniors at Hard Rock Stadium.
Bayern Munich won their previous game. It was a 2-1 triumph at Hard Rock Stadium against Boca Juniors. The Bavarians had an impressive 73% of possession and managed four shots on goal, with Harry Kane and Michael Olise finding the net.
Star forward Harry Kane gave them an early lead against Boca on Saturday although they needed an 84th-minute winner from the in-form Michael Olise.
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After losing to Inter in the Champions League quarter-finals, Bayern look like serious contenders for the Club World Cup and they should complete a perfect Group C campaign.
Benfica possible starting lineup:
Trubin; Aursnes, Silva, Otamendi, Carreras; Barreiro, Kokcu; Di Maria, Prestianni, Akturkoglu; Pavlidis
Bayern Munich possible starting lineup:
Neuer; Laimer, Tah, Stanisic, Guerreiro; Kimmich, Goretzka; Olise, Musiala, Coman; Kane
Predicted lineups indicate a strategic approach from both sides. Benfica is expected to adopt a 4-5-1 formation featuring Trubin in goal, supported by defenders Aursnes, Silva, Otamendi, and Carreras. The midfield will include Di María and Sanches, among others . Conversely, Bayern Munich's lineup is anticipated to remain largely unchanged from previous matches. With a favorable head-to-head record against Benfica—ten wins out of thirteen encounters—Bayern enters this match with confidence .
The match will be accessible via various platforms such as DAZN and TUDN.com in the United States. As fans eagerly await this clash of titans on the global stage, predictions lean towards Bayern Munich's advantage based on their historical performance and current form. However, should Benfica capitalize on their opportunities and leverage home advantage effectively, they could defy expectations and secure a crucial win.
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