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.
90+5'
Caicedo is back on the field, seemingly recovered now.
90+4'
Caicedo is currently receiving attention after twisting his ankle.
90+2'
A long-range shot from Canobbio is saved by Sanchez.
90'
Six minutes added!
85'
Double change for Chelsea: Enzo and Nkunku are making way for Andrey Santos and Dewsbury-Hall.
82'
Jackson was just about to score Chelsea's third, but the Fluminense defense managed to block his shot!
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.
15'
Fluminense attempts to regain control with the ball, but Chelsea's pressing game is stifling them, making it hard to advance.
11'
Ignacio blocks Enzo's shot from inside the box!
8'
Nonato fouls Neto, giving the Blues a set piece opportunity.
5'
Enzo fouls Cano, and Fluminense gains possession of the ball.
1'
Chelsea get this unnnnnderwayyyyyy!!
Start of match
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The players take the field!
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Chelsea possible starting lineup: Sanchez (GK); Gusto, Tosin, Chalobah, Cucurella; Fernandez, Caicedo; Neto, Palmer, Nkunku; Pedro.
Let's get things warmed up with some possible line-ups for the clash!!
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The 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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Chelsea’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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Jhon 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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Fluminense 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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The 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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Fluminense 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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Nicolas Jackson is expected to return to the starting eleven in attack, with Tosin Adarabioyo likely to replace Colwill in defence.
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Chelsea 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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Enzo 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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The 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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Chelsea 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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Fluminense and Chelsea face off tonight at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey for a place in the FIFA Club World Cup final.