Fluminense v Chelsea - as it happened
Join us for live coverage of Fluminense-Chelsea, a Club World Cup semifinal match to be played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey at 21:00 CET.
List of goalscorers
Match report in news
End of match
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90'FT: Chelsea reached the Club World Cup final with a 2-0 win over Fluminense, thanks to a brace from Joao Pedro, and now await the winner of tomorrow’s PSG vs Real Madrid semi-final.
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90'Caicedo is back on the field, seemingly recovered now.
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90'Caicedo is currently receiving attention after twisting his ankle.
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90'A long-range shot from Canobbio is saved by Sanchez.
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90'Six minutes added!
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85'Double change for Chelsea: Enzo and Nkunku are making way for Andrey Santos and Dewsbury-Hall.
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82'Jackson was just about to score Chelsea's third, but the Fluminense defense managed to block his shot!
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78'The ball is rolling again!
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75'The game is paused for a cooling break.
Yellow card
a Chelsea
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73'Sanchez gets a yellow card for time-wasting on the goal kick.
Substitution
at Fluminense
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69'Double change for Fluminense: Bernal and Hercules are off, with Canobbio and Lima coming on.
Substitution
at Chelsea
Substitution
at Chelsea
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68'Double change for the Blues: Gusto and Neto are making way for James and Madueke.
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65'Substitution for Fluminense: Nonato is making way for Soteldo.
Substitution
at Chelsea
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60'Substitution for Chelsea: Joao Pedro is making way for Jackson.
Yellow card
a Fluminense
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59'Nonato gets a yellow card for pushing Joao Pedro.
Goaaaaaal!
de Chelsea en el 56'
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Statistics of João Pedro in Mundial de Clubes331000
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56'GOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAL FOR CHELSEA!! Joao Pedro doubles Chelsea's lead with a powerful shot that rocketed off the crossbar and in!
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55'Double change for Fluminense: Santos and Cano are off, with Keno and Everaldo coming on.
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53'The Blues were almost 2-0 up as Cucurella's shot drifted just off target.
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49'A long-range shot from Caicedo goes wide of the mark.
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46'Second half underway!
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45'First half over! Chelsea leads thanks to Joao Pedro's goal.
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45'FIVE minutes added!
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44'Neto is at it again on the left, causing problems for the Brazilians.
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40'Great individual play from Neto on the left wing, but the Fluminense defense ultimately blocks him.
Penalty taken away
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37'The initial decision has been canceled after a VAR review.
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35'The referee points to the spot! It's a penalty for Fluminense for a Chalobah handball!
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33'Arias delivers a cross to the far post that just misses a finisher!
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30'We're back in action!
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27'We've got a break for the cooling period now.
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25'Cucurella saves the day on the line! He prevents Fluminense from scoring the equalizer!
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21'A header from Malo Gusto is caught by Fabio.
Goaaaaaal!
de Chelsea en el 18'
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Statistics of João Pedro in Mundial de Clubes331000
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18'GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAL FOR CHELSEAA! What a goal for Joao Pedro! He blasts it in from the edge of the area, a powerful shot that Fabio can do nothing about, marking his first for the Blues.
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15'Fluminense attempts to regain control with the ball, but Chelsea's pressing game is stifling them, making it hard to advance.
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11'Ignacio blocks Enzo's shot from inside the box!
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8'Nonato fouls Neto, giving the Blues a set piece opportunity.
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5'Enzo fouls Cano, and Fluminense gains possession of the ball.
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1'Chelsea get this unnnnnderwayyyyyy!!
Start of match
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PRVWThe players take the field!
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PRVWChelsea possible starting lineup: Sanchez (GK); Gusto, Tosin, Chalobah, Cucurella; Fernandez, Caicedo; Neto, Palmer, Nkunku; Pedro.
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PRVWFluminense possible starting lineup: Fabio (GK); Ignacio, Silva, Fuentes; Xavier, Hercules, Bernal, Nonato, Rene; Arias, Cano.
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PRVWLet's get things warmed up with some possible line-ups for the clash!!
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PRVWThe winner will progress to the final to face either Paris Saint-Germain or Real Madrid, with both clubs aiming to add another major trophy to their storied histories.
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PRVWChelsea’s youthful squad will need to overcome Fluminense’s experience and defensive solidity, especially in the closing stages, as half of Flu’s goals in the U.S. have come after the 70th minute.
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PRVWJhon Arias and German Cano will again lead the attack, with Arias standing out for his creativity, dribbling, and chance creation throughout the tournament.
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PRVWFluminense will be without suspended centre-back Juan Pablo Freytes and midfielder Martinelli, so Hercules—who has scored key goals off the bench—could start.
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PRVWThe Brazilian side have kept five clean sheets in their last seven games, with veteran captain Thiago Silva anchoring the defence despite a recent nose injury.
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PRVWFluminense enter the semi-final unbeaten in their last 11 matches, having advanced as Group F runners-up and knocked out Al-Hilal in the previous round.
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PRVWNicolas Jackson is expected to return to the starting eleven in attack, with Tosin Adarabioyo likely to replace Colwill in defence.
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PRVWChelsea will be without suspended duo Liam Delap and Levi Colwill, while Reece James, Romeo Lavia, and Benoît Badiashile are all major doubts due to injury.
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PRVWEnzo Maresca’s side lifted the Conference League before travelling to the United States and have already secured Champions League qualification for next season.
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PRVWThe Blues finished second in Group D after a 3-1 defeat to Flamengo but have since overcome Benfica and Palmeiras in the knockout rounds, displaying resilience and tactical flexibility.
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PRVWChelsea arrive in strong form, having won four of their five matches in the tournament, including a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Palmeiras in the quarter-finals.
Pre-match
08 July 2025, 21:00
Referee: François Letexier
Stadium: MetLife Stadium
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PRVWFluminense and Chelsea face off tonight at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey for a place in the FIFA Club World Cup final.