On June 20, 2025, Benfica defeated Auckland City with a crushing score of 6-0 in a Group C matchup.
The game saw Benfica take control early. Angel Di Maria opened the scoring with a penalty in the 45+8 minute. Following that, Vangelis Pavlidis netted a goal in the 53rd minute. Renato Sanches added to the tally with a goal in the 63rd minute. Leandro Barreiro scored twice in quick succession at the 76th and 78th minutes, and Angel Di Maria realized a penalty in the last minute of the match to bring Benfica's total to six goals.
This comprehensive victory gives Benfica 4 points in Group C, while Auckland City remain at 0 points. Bayern have 3 points and Boca Juniors have 1 point in the group.
Football. Club World Cup. Group C. Matchday 2.
Benfica (Portugal) - Auckland City (New Zealand) - 6-0
