Bayern lost its first match loss of the tournament as it struggled to find a rhythm ahead of the knockout stages later this week.

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.

With the round of 16 right around the corner, Kompany had to do what he could to keep key legs as fresh as possible.