Benfica shocked Bavaria: Club World Cup challenge in the distance!

Benfica shocked Bavaria: Club World Cup challenge in the distance!

USA - On June 15, 2025, the time has finally come: The FIFA Club World Cup takes off! The spectacle in the USA is held with 32 teams from all over the world. There are also two well -known names from Portugal - Benfica Lisbon and FC Porto. Both clubs have qualified for this big event and have high expectations.

Benfica, an old acquaintance in the Champions League, will meet Bayern in the group phase. After an exciting race for the championship that they have lost again against rival sports, the Lisboners are now facing the challenge of reaching second place in the group with Munich and Boca Juniors. Monteiro, an observer of the league, does not see the Portuguese at eye level with Bavaria, but you can never know what a "miracle bag" like Benfica can do. Occupation and talents such as Ángel di María and Nicolas Otamendi are certainly able to provide surprises. But the team also has its dark side, as some weak achievements in the Champions League showed.

FC Porto is fighting for survival

On the other hand, FC Porto has had one of the worst seasons in 40 years. After a slipped place in the Portugal league, the team made it to third place - but only in the final sprint of the season. Trainer Martín Anselmi is in transition, is looking for a new Balance and at the same time has to rely on the talents such as Rodrigo Mora, which is the greatest talent of the club. The financial restrictions are another challenge that is troubled by the Portuguese champion. The scouting department has also subsided, which increases the pressure on the youth academy.

In the club World Cup, Porto will compete in a "feasible group" with Palmeiras, Inter Miami and Al Ahl, but the question remains whether the progress is secured. The hope lies on your own young talents who are supposed to bring a breath of fresh air to the team.

The innovations of the Club World Cup

Due to the changes in the tournament structure, the club World Cup will be held every four years from 2025. The 32 participating teams are divided into eight groups, with the first two places climbing into the knockout round. Places such as Atlanta, Miami and Los Angeles will be transformed into real football mekkas in the next few weeks. The opening is celebrated with the game of Inter Miami on June 15th in the Hard Rock Stadium and the final takes place in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Over 100 million euros in premium await the winner - a real incentive for the clubs!

With an initial allowance of up to 33.5 million euros for European teams, the Barça League in the USA seems to be a lucrative business. The standardization of the inaugural rights and the abolition of the mandatory obligation for international matches during the tournament could result in a unique opportunity for many clubs.

It remains to be seen whether the clubs from Portugal can consolidate their places in the football sky at the 2025 club World Cup. Benfica has positioned itself well with his talents and a strong squad, while Porto has to master the challenge of the upheaval. In the coming weeks you will be able to observe whether you can prevail against the giants of the world!

For more information about the club world championship and the participating teams, take a look at the reporting of absolutely Football , Yahoo Sports and Kicker .