👨‍🏫 A goal-scoring teacher: the 3️⃣ key figures as Group C wraps up | OneFootball

Benfica took the lead by defeating Bayern Munich in Charlotte, while Boca Juniors could only manage a draw against an already eliminated Auckland City in Nashville.

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Surprise at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup! SL Benfica secured a 1-0 victory over FC Bayern München in Charlotte during the final matchday of the group stage and qualified for the round of 16 as the leader of Group C.

Meanwhile, Boca Juniors drew 1-1 against Auckland City in Nashville, where the match was interrupted by a weather alert and the 'Xeneize' put on a very poor display.

Benfica will face the runner-up of Group D in the round of 16, while Bayern Munich will clash with Flamengo, already confirmed as the leader of this same group, in that stage.

On OneFootball, we tell you who the protagonists of this dramatic ending have been...

Andreas Schjelderup opened the scoring!

The first goal of the day came from this young 21-year-old Norwegian midfielder at the 13th minute of the match in Charlotte. Schjelderup produced a great finish after a fine assist from Fredrik Aursnes, and his goal would prove decisive for the result against Bayern Munich.

Christian Gray, a goal-scoring teacher in the USA

The Auckland City defender caused a stir by scoring the equalizer against Boca Juniors—who had been leading 1-0 with a goal from Lautaro Di Lollo—and the only goal for his team in the Club World Cup. Gray is a high school teacher in New Zealand and had to request days off from the institution where he works in order to travel to the United States and compete in this international tournament.

Anatoliy Trubin kept Benfica afloat

If the Portuguese side snatched first place in Group C from the mighty Bayern Munich, it was thanks to the outstanding performance of the Ukrainian goalkeeper in the second half of their match. His interventions were vital for the victory that sent Benfica to the round of 16 as group leaders.

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