Benfica scored through 21-year-old Andreas Schjelderup in the first half, while Bayern gave Tom Bischof the chance to stake his claim as the deputy to Jamal Musiala. Vincent Kompany brought on his bigger names in the second half, and though Bayern improved, they failed to break through.

Andreas Schjelderup scored in the 13th minute to give Benfica a 1-0 victory over Bayern Munich in scorching heat, sending the Portuguese club to the top of Group C in the Club World Cup.

Benfica outshone already qualified Bayern Munich 1-0 in the blazing US sun on Tuesday to snatch top spot in Group C at the Club World Cup. Andreas Schjelderup swept home on 13 minutes after passive Bayern defending on the artificial turf and the Portuguese side clung on in the second half.