Di María scores from the penalty spot and pulls one back for Benfica!

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Total shocker! Rodrigo Battaglia makes it 2-0 for Boca!

Absolute screamer from Merentiel to put the Xeneizes in front!

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Boca Juniors and Benfica are set for a decisive battle in Group C of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, as they face off at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. With Bayern Munich widely seen as the group favorite, this match could determine who joins them in the knockout stage.

Date, Time, and Venue in the U.S.

• Date: Monday, June 16, 2025
• Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
• Kick-off Time: 6:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT

This group-stage opener is crucial, as both teams seek an early boost in what is expected to be a tightly contested group.

 Form and Motivation Heading In

Boca Juniors

The Argentine giants enter the tournament after a mixed domestic season, but their fans have transformed Miami into a sea of blue and gold—creating an atmosphere many are calling “La Bombonera in Miami.”
Coach Miguel Ángel Russo has been clear: performance against European clubs will define Boca’s fate in this tournament.

Benfica

The Portuguese side finished second in the Primeira Liga and lost the domestic cup, adding emotional pressure to their Club World Cup run.
However, Greek striker Vangelis Pavlidis, coming off a career-best season, offers a major threat up front for the Eagles.