Boca Juniors vs Benfica - Live Stream
Miami Gardens, FL — Get ready for a football spectacle as Boca Juniors and Benfica clash in a pivotal Group C match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, June 16. Kick-off is scheduled for 6:00 PM ET, which corresponds to 10:00 PM GMT and midnight CEST (early hours of June 17). Fans across the globe can tune in on various platforms, with Channel 5, DAZN, Telefe, DIRECTV Sports, and Disney+ among the broadcasters and streamers carrying this high-stakes contest in the UK, Americas, Europe, and Australia.
Where to Watch
- Worldwide - DAZN is streaming all tournament matches for free globally, with only a simple account registration required.
- UK: Channel 5 (free TV), DAZN UK (free)
- USA & Canada: DAZN (free with registration)
- Australia: DAZN (free with registration), Kayo Sports, Foxtel Now
- Europe (Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, Germany): DAZN (free with registration) across all regions, plus tabii and myCANAL where available
- Argentina & Latin America: Telefe, DIRECTV Sports, DirecTV GO, DAZN (free with registration), and Disney+ (Star+)
Team News & Injury Report
Boca Juniors
- Edinson Cavani, Marcos Rojo, and Sergio Romero are out injured, while defender Marco Pellegrino won’t be available at tournament start.
- Ander Herrera has returned from a muscle problem, offering a midfield boost.
Benfica
- Missing right-back Alexander Bah, midfielder Manu Silva, and youth player Nuno Félix due to injuries.
- All other key talents — including Ángel Di María, Nicolás Otamendi, and Vangelis Pavlidis — are fit and ready.
Probable Lineups
Boca Juniors (Miguel Ángel Russo – 4-4-2):
- GK: Agustín Marchesín
- DEF: Advíncula, Figal, Costa, Blanco
- MID: Zenón, Herrera, Battaglia, Velasco
- FWD: Palacios, Merentiel
Benfica (Bruno Lage – 4-3-3):
- GK: Anatoliy Trubin
- DEF: Gouveia, Silva, Otamendi, Carreras
- MID: Aursnes, Florentino, Kökçü
- FWD: Di María, Pavlidis, Aktürkoğlu
Match Preview
This is a crucial battle in a group alongside Bayern Munich and Auckland City. With Bayern already looking hot after a 10-0 demolition of Auckland City, both Boca and Benfica will treat this like a final.
Boca Juniors come with deep South American pedigree and a combative spirit, hungry for a return to global glory. Benfica, though making their Club World Cup debut, bring recent European consistency—one loss in 13 games and a squad brimming with international quality.
The midfield clash could define the game. Boca’s physical presence of Herrera and Battaglia will face Benfica's polished possession trio. Up front, Boca’s Carlos Palacios and Miguel Merentiel will test Benfica’s aging veteran Nicolás Otamendi. On the other side, Ángel Di María, facing a South American crowd for the final time in a club setting, carries emotional weight, while Vangelis Pavlidis remains in sharp goal form.
Who Comes Out on Top?
Form & Odds Favor Benfica: Benfica are slight favorites, with bookmakers around 3/4 on them to win (~57%). Boca sit around 17/5 (~23%) odds.
Momentum Shift: Benfica enjoy recent consistency, while Boca’s season has been inconsistent. However, Boca’s flair under Russo in tight games can’t be dismissed.
X-Factors: Windows into veteran performances and discipline may tilt results. A sharp tactical display from Boca or individual brilliance from Di María or Pavlidis could be decisive.
Expect an intense, tightly fought contest where Benfica arrives as the favorite—but Boca Juniors are not to be underestimated. This match is shaping up as an emotional and tactical showcase, and with everything on the line, a gritty Latin American fightback versus polished European craft, the world will be watching. Who will seize Group C momentum?
Stay tuned—what a game Monday night promises to be.