Chelsea FC secured a well-deserved 2-0 victory over Brazilian side Fluminense in a match held this evening at MetLife Stadium in New York City, as part of the semi-finals of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, currently taking place in the United States of America.
Joao Pedro's Brace Seals the Win
Brazilian forward Joao Pedro delivered an outstanding performance, scoring both goals for the Blues. The first goal came in the 18th minute of the first half, and out of respect for his former team Fluminense, the player chose not to celebrate. He struck again in the 56th minute of the second half, reaffirming Chelsea's dominance and securing their place in the final.
Starting Lineups
Chelsea Starting XI:
Goalkeeper: Sánchez
Defense: Gusto – Chalobah – Tosin – Cucurella
Midfield: Caicedo – Enzo Fernández – Nkunku
Attack: Palmer – Neto – Joao Pedro
Fluminense Starting XI
Goalkeeper: Fábio
Defense: Guga – Ignacio – Thiago Silva – Renê
Midfield: Bernal – Gerson Hercules – Nonato
Attack: Arias – Cano
Chelsea Awaits Real Madrid or Paris Saint-Germain in the Fina
With this victory, Chelsea booked their spot in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Final, where they will face the winner of the Real Madrid vs Paris Saint-Germain clash, scheduled for later this Wednesday. The final match is set to take place on July 13, 2025, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.