Benfica Set to Rout Auckland City in Club World Cup

Benfica VS Auckland City Livescore / H2H stats and Live Streaming
Time:21-06-2025 00:00 Saturday
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Benfica will be looking to unleash their attacking might against a struggling Auckland City side in their second Club World Cup fixture at Hard Rock Stadium. After a spirited comeback draw against Boca Juniors in their opener, where veteran Argentinians Angel Di Maria and Nicolas Otamendi inspired a two-goal deficit recovery, the Portuguese giants are eager to secure their first win of the tournament. Benfica's potent offense, which netted 84 goals in the Primeira Liga last season and has only been shut out once this calendar year by Barcelona, should overwhelm their opponents.

Auckland City, in contrast, endured a humiliating 10-0 defeat to Bayern Munich in their first match – the heaviest loss in Club World Cup history. The part-time New Zealanders are clearly outmatched against European elite, having now lost eight consecutive games at this tournament since 2014. With their last intercontinental outing ending in a 6-2 thrashing by Al-Ain, damage limitation will likely be their primary goal. Expect Benfica to press for a dominant victory, potentially resting some key players but still fielding a strong lineup led by striker Vangelis Pavlidis.

Match Prediction: Benfica