Flamengo vs Chelsea - as it happened
Join us for LIVE coverage of the 2025 Club World Cup group stage fixture between Flamengo and Chelsea, kick-off at 20.00 CEST, at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, United States.
List of goalscorers
Match report in news
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90'FT (3-1): At the Club World Cup on Friday, Flamengo came from behind to secure a 3-1 victory over Chelsea. Thank you for joining us and see you soon!
Substitution
at Flamengo
Substitution
at Flamengo
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90'Flamengo double sub: Plata and Araujo OUT. Pedro and Michael IN.
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90'Seven minutes added!
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86'Chelsea have a free-kick from around 30 yards out! Madueke steps up, but it drifts wide – what a shame.
Yellow card
a Flamengo
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85'Pulgar sees yellow.
Goaaaaaal!
de Flamengo en el 83'
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Statistics of Wallace Yan in Mundial de Clubes320.67000
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83'GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLL FOR FLAMENGO! Yan, recently on the pitch, seizes a close-range chance to extend his team's lead.
Substitution
at Flamengo
Substitution
at Flamengo
Substitution
at Chelsea
Substitution
at Chelsea
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82'Chelsea sub: Palmer and Enzo Fernandez OUT. Guiu and Madueke IN.
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81'Flamengo double sub: Gerson and Wesley OUT. Varela and Yan IN.
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79'It's clear that Enzo Maresca is frustrated by his player's sending off.
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77'Jorginho and Malo Gusto clash in a battle for possession, but both players are able to carry on without issue.
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75'Another cooling break as the humid heat takes its toll. Since Jackson's sending off, Chelsea's chances have been few and far between. 15 minutes are remaining, plus added time.
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73'Gerson is cautioned by the referee.
Red card
a Chelsea
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68'Straight red for Jackson! The Chelsea man is sent off for a reckless challenge on Lucas.
Goaaaaaal!
de Flamengo en el 65'
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Statistics of Danilo in Mundial de Clubes210.5000
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65'GOAAAAAAAAAAAALLL FOR FLAMENGO! The CONMEBOL side believed in the comeback—and now they're living it! Danilo fires the Brazilians ahead as they edge closer to all three points!
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65'Chelsea double sub: Delap and James OUT. Lavia and Jackson IN.
Goaaaaaal!
de Flamengo en el 62'
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Statistics of Bruno Henrique in Mundial de Clubes410.25110
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62'GOAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLL FOR FLAMENGO! It's the Brazilians who capitalise on Chelsea's defensive lapses, and Bruno Henrique appears in the box to slot home the equaliser!
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57'Flamengo sub: De Arrascaeta goes off and Bruno Henrique comes on.
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55'Gerson has the clearest chance of the second half after a defensive error from Chelsea, but he sends it wide! Sanchez injures himself in the attempt to stop it, but he's able to carry on.
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53'Flamengo win a corner, but it comes to nothing.
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50'Several Flamengo players are already warming up. What might their manager have in mind?
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48'The second half began much like the first, with the Brazilians pressing high and the Blues working hard to keep them out of their area.
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46'The second half gets underway with no changes for now.
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45'HT (0-1): Flamengo have dominated possession and pressed well, but Chelsea have been clinical on the counter to take a 1-0 lead. Despite some defensive lapses, the Blues have managed to withstand the Brazilian pressure so far. We'll see what happens next!
Yellow card
a Chelsea
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45'Delap picks up a yellow card for a reckless challenge on a Flamengo player.
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45'A potential penalty for Chelsea is under review, but both VAR and the referee have decided against it. Play goes on.
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45'Three minutes added!
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42'The Brazilians have eased the tempo somewhat but remain eager to get the game back underway before the break.
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40'Palmer has been rather quiet in the first half, but no one should underestimate the England international—he can turn things around at any moment.
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37'Flamengo have controlled possession up to now, offering few opportunities to the English side, who have capitalised to take the lead.
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35'Enzo Maresca will no doubt be eager to point out what his players can improve on in the second half to keep the Brazilian pressure at bay.
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32'Although Chelsea lead 1-0, Flamengo are certainly making life difficult for the Blues.
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30'We're currently on a cooling break due to the high temperatures, which make these pauses essential.
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27'Malo Gusto has a crack from distance, but the Flamengo keeper is equal to it and denies his effort.
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25'Corner for Flamengo, who continue to press relentlessly, but it comes to nothing.
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22'Pedro Neto goes into the book and concedes a free-kick – another yellow card for Chelsea.
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20'The Brazilians aren't letting Chelsea's lead faze them and continue to pose a threat around Sanchez's goal.
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17'Colwill seems to be feeling some discomfort around his ear or head following a clash with Gerson. But he decides to continue playing.
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15'Despite Flamengo's effective pressing, Chelsea are well-drilled on the counter - and they're trying to make the most of their opponents' defensive lapses.
Goaaaaaal!
de Chelsea en el 13'
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Statistics of Pedro Neto in Mundial de Clubes630.5020
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13'GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLL FOR CHELSEA! Pedro Neto does it again! A dreadful error from Wesley gifts the Chelsea man a clear run at goal, and he makes no mistake to break the deadlock.
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12'Moises Caicedo goes into the book after a crunching challenge on Jorginho in a battle for the ball – what a foul!
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10'The referee looks a bit flustered as red and black balloons thrown by the Flamengo fans make their way onto the pitch.
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7'Fernandez swings in the corner and Colwill gets on the end of it, but it ultimately comes to nothing.
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5'Enzo Fernandez picks out Delap making a run into the Flamengo box, with the Brazilian side leaving plenty of space at the back, but the Blues fail to hit the target.
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3'Flamengo's quick ball movement is giving them a clear edge early on, outpacing the Blues in intensity at this stage of the match.
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1'Flamengo get us going in red and black from left to right, while Chelsea are in white!
Start of match
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PRVWChelsea starting XI: Sanchez (GK); Cucurella, Colwill, Chalobah, James, Gusto; Caicedo, Palmer, Fernandez; Delap and Neto.
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PRVWFlamengo starting XI: Rossi (GK); Wesley, Danilo, Pereira, Lucas; Pulgar, De Arrascaeta, Jorginho; Gerson, Plata and Araujo.
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PRVWIvan Barton will be in the middle for this one.
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PRVWChelsea possible lineup: Sanchez (GK); James, Adarabioyo, Colwill, Cucurella; Fernandez, Caicedo; Neto, Palmer, Madueke; Delap.
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PRVWFlamengo possible lineup: Rossi (GK); Varela, Ortiz, Pereira, Sandro; Pulgar, Jorginho; Gerson, De Arrascaeta, Araujo; Henrique.
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PRVWFlamengo are hoping to extend the impressive unbeaten record so far at the tournament for the six South American representatives - four from Brazil and two from Argentina.
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PRVWMidfielder Gerson, striker Pedro, Chile's Erick Pulgar and Uruguay's Giorgian de Arrascaeta are others who add knowledge of top-level international football in South America.
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PRVWFlamengo have real ambitions of making a big impact at the Club World Cup, with their experienced squad also featuring the likes of Danilo and Alex Sandro, two Brazilian international defenders who returned home after spells in Europe.
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PRVWThe two clubs are jostling for supremacy in Group D after both won their opening matches on Monday, with Flamengo defeating Esperance while Chelsea overcame Los Angeles FC.
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PRVWThat ended a long career in Europe, which began in Italy - the land of his paternal great-grandfather - 15 years ago and saw him star in Serie A for Hellas Verona and Napoli before a move to Chelsea in 2018.
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PRVWThe 33-year-old Italy midfielder returned to the country of his birth earlier this month when he joined Rio de Janeiro powerhouses Flamengo on a three-year contract.
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PRVWBrazilian giants Flamengo will be hoping the experience of Jorginho can help them get the better of his old side Chelsea when the teams clash in the Club World Cup on Friday.
Pre-match
20 June 2025, 20:00
Referee: Iván Barton | VAR: Pacheco Larios
Stadium: Lincoln Financial Field
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PRVWHello everyone, and welcome to live coverage of the 2025 Club World Cup group stage fixture between Flamengo and Chelsea, kick-off at 20.00 CEST, at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, United States!