It was a scorcher Tuesday afternoon in uptown Charlotte - and a European power delivered a sharp performance. Portuguese powerhouse SL Benfica defeated German champions Bayern Munich, 1-0, in the second of four FIFA Club World Cup showcase matches this month at Bank of America Stadium.

Here’s a comprehensive analysis of where Bayern Munich fell short in their 1‑0 defeat to Benfica at the Club World Cup: 1. Ineffective Final Third CreativityDespite dominating possession, Bayern

Bayern Munich went up against SL Benfica for their final group stage game of the Club World Cup. The squad rotated, it was meant to be the youngsters’ chance to prove themselves. However, the rotation, along with Bayern’s finishing woes costed them the win. Here are the Awards from what was a very poor outing from the Bavarians.