Although they narrowly lost to Bayern Munich 2-1, Boca Juniors still keep their dream alive of advancing to the Round of 16 in the Club World Cup. To achieve this, the Argentine team must secure a big win against Auckland City and hope that Bayern defeats Benfica in the final match of Group C. It’s a tough scenario, but not impossible.

During the match, Boca fought until the end, but a goal by Michael Olise in the 84th minute tipped the balance in favor of the German side. With this victory, Bayern Munich secured their place in the next round, yet coach Vincent Kompany made it clear that his team will go all out in the last game. “There’s no option but to go for the win. We’ll give it 100%, no doubt,” he stated after the match.

Bayern vs Benfica, the decisive match to settle the group

The upcoming game between Bayern Munich and Benfica, set to take place in Charlotte, will be crucial in deciding who advances from the group. Although the Bavarians are already qualified, Kompany’s competitive approach keeps Boca Juniors’ hopes alive, as they need a German victory to keep their chances.

Concerns also revolve around the fitness of Jamal Musiala, who experienced discomfort again from a muscle injury during the match against Boca. The young German talent, who scored a hat-trick in his return against Auckland City, had to leave the field due to pain, raising worries in Bayern’s coaching staff.

As for Benfica, they come in confident after a commanding 6-0 win over the New Zealand side in a match interrupted for over two hours due to a storm. The team led by Bruno Lage showed two different faces: a somewhat shaky first half and a dominant second half, led by stars like Ángel Di María and Vangelis Pavlidis, who sealed the game and placed Benfica in a strong position to fight for qualification.

The Group C finale promises to be a tense affair. Boca Juniors depend on a big win of their own and a loss for Benfica to advance among the top 16. The last word rests with Bayern Munich, while the Argentine team dreams of a historic feat.

Here are all the goals from the match.