Rated higher than Flamengo in all aspects, it is not surprising that Chelsea soon opened the scoring against their opponent in the second match of Group D at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025TM.
In the 13th minute, from a clearance by the Chelsea defender, Wesley on Flamengo's side lost the ball by mistake, giving Pedro Neto a chance to accelerate before finishing beautifully into the net in a face-off position with goalkeeper Ros Ros.
However, that was all Chelsea could do in this match, a scenario that few people thought of before the match.
Enzo Maresca's side played aggressively in the remainder of the first half, putting significant pressure on the opposition but could not double the gap and they had to pay the price in the second half.
Flamengo created many opportunities and they got what they wanted in the 62nd minute. After Gerson's cross into the penalty area, Plata headed the ball into the far post for Bruno Henrique to kick back into Chelsea's net.
Just 3 minutes later, the Brazilian representative unexpectedly took the lead with a goal from Danilo, after Bruno headed in an assist from a corner kick on the right wing.
Not yet over the shock after 2 quick goals, Chelsea's hopes of finding an equalizer were extinguished when striker Nicolas Jackson received a red card and left the field in the 68th minute after an unnecessary rough tackle.
Playing with one less player in a position of being behind, Chelsea continued to concede a third goal. From a pass from his teammate, Wallace Yan finished beautifully to seal a 3-1 victory for Flamengo, thereby taking the top spot in Group D of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
After Chelsea's defeat, manager Enzo Maresca said: "I think we tried to do something different in the game, the goal was to prepare for the new season. Anyway, I would like to congratulate Flamengo.
Unfortunately, we conceded two goals in a very short period of time and then a red card. Of course, it will be difficult to return to the match. We have tried."
