João Pedro enchants Chelsea: victory in the semi-finals of the club World Cup!

João Pedro enchants Chelsea: victory in the semi-finals of the club World Cup!

MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, USA - The Chelsea FC qualified for the final in the semi-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 with a 2-0 against fluminense. The game took place in the Metlife Stadium in New Jersey, in front of 70,556 spectators. João Pedro was the decisive player and scored both goals for Chelsea, in the 18th and 56th minute. This was particularly remarkable because Pedro was trained in Fluminensee and thus played against his former club.

The first half dominated Chelsea, and João Pedro put his team in the lead in the 18th minute. He scored his first goal after a precise ball acceptance before shoting the ball into the right corner. Fluminense replied Stark and took a chance in the 25th minute, which Marc Cucurella clarified in front of the line. A possible penalty that could have been imposed on the Brazilian team was withdrawn by the referee François Letexier after a Var check (35th minute).

João Pedro shines in the first start

for João Pedro this was the first start for Chelsea after he came from the bank in the previous round. He was hired just a week earlier for £ 60 from Brighton & Hove Albion. His start came about because Liam Delap was missing due to a lock. Despite his two goals, Pedro was reserved in his cheering gesture with regard to the Fluminense fans and did not celebrate.

in the second half Pedro was able to score his second goal after Enzo Fernandez initiated a switchover situation. Chelsea remained dangerous on the offensive after this goal. Nkunku and Gusto had other ways to increase the result, but it remained in the 2: 0.

fluminense and the challenges

Fluminense, the winner of the Copa Libertadores 2023, had previously lost in the group phase against Flamengo. Under coach Renato Gaúcho, four changes were made compared to the quarter-finals against Al-Hilal. Despite a stronger phase after the deficit, Fluminenense was unable to achieve the balance.

With the victory over Fluminense, Chelsea is now in the final of the club World Cup. The opponent will be either Paris Saint-Germain or Real Madrid, who meet on Wednesday evening in the second semi-finals. The grand finale will take place on Sunday at 9 p.m. Chelsea drives into the last encounter with strengthened self -confidence, especially after this convincing appearance against his training association.

Further details about the game and the upcoming final can be read on the following pages: Laola1 , Kicker .