Chelsea Into Club World Cup Quarters
Chelsea advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup after a 4-1 extra-time win over Benfica on Sunday in Charlotte, North Carolina, CE Report quotes Anadolu Agency
Reece James opened the scoring for Chelsea in the 64th minute. A lightning storm caused a two-hour delay in the 85th minute, and after the match resumed, Angel Di Maria equalized for Benfica with a penalty in the 95th minute, forcing extra time.
Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni was sent off early in extra time, and Chelsea capitalized with goals from Christopher Nkunku (108'), Pedro Neto (114'), and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (117').
Chelsea will face Palmeiras in the quarterfinals.
