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.

A heavily rotated Bayern Munich endured a difficult game in challenging conditions against Benfica, and despite a strong fight back in the second half, would ultimately succumb to a 1-0 defeat. This is the first time Die Rekordmeister have ever lost against the Portuguese side.

Two of the most storied clubs in Europe will go head-to-head on American soil on Tuesday in the 2025 FIFA World Cup when Bayern Munich takes on Benfica. Bayern Munich won the German Bundesliga this season while Benfica finished second in the Portuguese Primeira Liga.