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.

Bayern Munich played its final group game in the new Club World Cup format, only to fall short of topping the group after losing 0-1 to SL Benfica. Despite a far from satisfactory first-half performance,

Benfica needs to avoid defeat against Bayern Munich on Tuesday to guarantee a spot in the Round of 16 at the FIFA Club World Cup.