Chelsea and Palmeiras fought their way through dramatic elimination matches to secure their spots in the quarterfinals of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup on June 28. It was another exciting chapter in the tournament’s history. In a match marred by bad weather, Chelsea defeated a tenacious Benfica team, ultimately winning 4-1 in extra time.
In the meantime, Palmeiras defeated Botafogo, their domestic rivals, 1–0 in another thrilling match that needed extra time, with Paulinho coming out on top.
These hotly contested games not only demonstrated the fervor and intensity of elite club football, but they also prepared the audience for the eagerly awaited quarterfinal matchup between Chelsea and Palmeiras.
In Charlotte, Chelsea overcame Benfica 4–1 after extra time in a game marred by extreme weather. Reece James opened the scoring before a lightning delay forced pause just minutes before full time. Di MarÃa’s penalty drew Benfica level, but extra time turned in Chelsea’s favor as Benfica went down to ten men and the Blues scored three more aljazeera.com.
 Play halted for nearly two hours due to lightning, sparking criticism from Enzo Maresca about U.S. hosting viability espn.com+11aljazeera.com+11weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com+11talksport.com+2reuters.com+2timesofindia.indiatimes.com+2.
Extra time saw Benfica reduced to ten men, then goals from Nkunku, Neto, and Dewsbury‑Hall sealed a 4–1 victory weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com+3beinsports.com+3thesun.ie+3beinsports.com+5thesun.co.uk+5weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com+5.
After ninety minutes, there was still no scoring in the Brazilian derby. Despite being down to ten men, Palmeiras managed to hold on and will now play Chelsea when extra-time hero Paulinho scored a vital goal in the 100th minute.
In the intense heat of Philadelphia, Palmeiras defeated Botafogo 1-0 in extra time. After their captain was sent off for a tactical foul, Paulinho’s goal in the 100th minute sealed the win.
Next Fixtures.
Palmeiras and Chelsea will square off in a thrilling quarterfinal match on July 4.
An exciting continental battle between South America’s ferocious passion and Europe’s tactical skill is ready to unfold.
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