Chelsea delivered a dominant performance to secure a 2–0 victory over Brazil’s Fluminense in the FIFA Club World Cup semifinal on Tuesday, booking their place in Sunday’s final. The star of the night was João Pedro, who stunned his former club with two brilliant goals, one in each half marking a dream full debut for the 23-year-old forward.
Chelsea controlled much of the match, with midfield maestro Enzo Fernández and winger Cole Palmer orchestrating several dangerous attacks.
Despite the searing heat and a late injury scare for Moisés Caicedo, the Blues remained composed and tactically sharp. The win now sets up a thrilling final against either Real Madrid or Paris Saint-Germain, as Chelsea aim to lift the Club World Cup for the first time since 2021.
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Match Highlights
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18’ – João Pedro strikes first with a stunning curling shot from outside the box, leaving goalkeeper Fabio with no chance.
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56’ – Pedro doubles the lead with a powerful finish into the top corner, capitalizing on a swift counter led by Enzo Fernández and Cole Palmer.
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His two-goal haul sparked admiration across media outlets for his flawless full debut.
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Cole Palmer created openings throughout, though a late clash with Nicolas Jackson drew attention after a missed opportunity sparked a display of visible frustration.
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Moisés Caicedo limped off late with an ankle concern—one to monitor ahead of the final reddit.com+9en.wikipedia.org+9thesun.ie+9.
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Robert Sánchez came in for criticism due to erratic distribution and decision-making nypost.com+15thesun.co.uk+15thetimes.co.uk+15.
What’s Next?
Chelsea will face either Real Madrid or Paris Saint‑Germain in Sunday’s final, with over £97 million (approx. $130 million) in total prize money at stake skysports.com+2theguardian.com+2dazn.com+2.
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