Follow live as Benfica look to qualify for the knockout stages against Bayern Munich in Charlotte today

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany has defended his rotation scheme in the 1-0 defeat against Benfica and insisted it doesn't make a difference who they now face in the knock-out stages of the Club World Cup.

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.