Flamengo Stuns Chelsea 3-1 in Club World Cup Group D Clash
In a dramatic turnaround at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 in Philadelphia, Flamengo defeated Chelsea 3-1 to take command of Group D and move closer to the knockout stage. Chelsea struck first through Pedro Neto in the 13th minute, capitalizing on a defensive error. However, the Brazilian side responded with a flurry of second-half goals.
Bruno Henrique equalized in the 62nd minute, followed swiftly by Danilo’s header from a corner in the 65th, putting Flamengo ahead. Chelsea’s hopes of a comeback were dashed when substitute Nicolas Jackson was sent off with a straight red card for a reckless challenge just minutes after entering the pitch. Wallace Yan sealed the win for Flamengo with a goal in the 83rd minute.
This result places Flamengo atop Group D with six points from two matches, while Chelsea remains on three points. Flamengo, coached by former Chelsea defender Filipe Luís, now awaits the outcome of the LAFC vs. Esperance match to confirm their passage to the next round. Chelsea must regroup quickly as they face Esperance in their final group game.
The match showcased Flamengo’s resilience and tactical discipline, overturning an early deficit against a strong Chelsea side. The loss marks a setback for Chelsea, who will need a positive result in their next fixture to advance.