While Bayern is already guaranteed, Benfica still needs at least one draw to go to the round of 16
The group stage is coming to an end! This Tuesday (24), Benfica and Bayern measure strength in the 3rd and last round of the first phase of the World Clubs. The teams are already practically classified. The ball rolls at 16hrs (Brasília time) at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States).
- Benfica x Bayern:
- Competition: Club World Cup
- Round: 3rd, group phase
- Date: 06/24 (Tuesday)
- Hours: 16h (Brasília time)
- Location: Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States)
Where to watch the duel of the Club World Cup?
The match between Benfica and Bayern will be broadcast on Globe (Open TV), SporTV (Closed TV), Cazétv (YouTube Channel) and Dazn (streaming).
Probable lineups
- Benfica: Trubin; Álvaro Carreras, António Silva, Otamendi and Aursnes; Florentino Luis, Barreiro and Kokçu; Di María, Akturkoglu and Pavlidis.
- Bayern: Neuer; Laimer, Tah, Stanisic and Warrior; Kimmich, Goretzka, Olise, Gnabry and Coman; Kane.
- Technical: Vincent Kompany.
- Arbitration:
- Arbitrator: François Letexier (France).
- Assistants: Cyril Mugnier and Mehdi Rahmouni (France).
Confirmed lineups are released about an hour before the game.
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How does Benfica and Bayern come at the Club World Cup?
Bayern Munich is already classified. The German team thrashed Auckland City 10 × 0 in the 1st round and surpassed Boca Juniors 2 × 1 in the 2nd round. Thus, it has 6 points, leading the group.
Already Benfica drew 2 × 2 with Boca and thrashed Auckland, by 6 × 0. The Portuguese are in the vice-leadership, with 4 points. However, the Argentine team, in 3rd place, has 1 point and, if they win, goes to 4. In the balance, there are 6 goals difference, which leaves Benfica very close to the round of 16 of the Club World Cup. The draw already guarantees the classification.
Vitoria Lopes Gomez is writer in the digital look
