João Pedro-inspired Chelsea beat Fluminense to make Club World Cup final

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2025-07-08T21:04:56Z

FULL TIME! CHELSEA ARE INTO THE FINAL!

João Pedro’s stunning double see his new side past his boyhood club in what was an impressive showing from Chelsea.

It’s a sad end to a brilliant tournament from Fluminense, but it will be the Blues in Sunday’s final against either Real Madrid or PSG.

2025-07-08T20:59:52Z

Caicedo hobbles off, comes back on and then back off again.

Will he be fit for the final?

2025-07-08T20:58:29Z

Moisés Caicedo is down after seemingly jarring his knee in the build up to that chance.

Any injury here would sour a perfect night for Chelsea.

2025-07-08T20:57:44Z

Germán Cano heads wide with what is the Brazilian’s last throw of the dice.

2025-07-08T20:55:55Z

Six minutes of added time, and time is up for Fluminense.

2025-07-08T20:45:17Z

Jackson nicks the ball off a defender, but fires into the side netting from a tight angle.

Palmer was in the box looking for a cut back, and he lets his teammate know that.

2025-07-08T20:40:14Z

Another cooling break with 15 minutes to go.

This game feels over.

2025-07-08T20:33:22Z

Reece James immediately comes on for Gusto, while Arsenal target Noni Madueke replaces Pedro Neto.

Are these the last days of the winger’s Chelsea career?

2025-07-08T20:32:20Z

Cole Palmer is inside and outside on the left, and lays the ball off for Malo Gusto.

The full-back almost puts one in the top corner as Chelsea come closer and closer to ending this semi-final.

2025-07-08T20:30:30Z

SO CLOSE TO GAME OVER!

Chelsea are getting through far too easily, and Nkunku thinks he has a third.

His former teammate Thiago Silva – who else? – is on the line to clear away though.

Fluminense need a miracle.

2025-07-08T20:26:03Z

It’s just another brilliant finish isn’t it?

2025-07-08T20:24:32Z

Pedro’s work is done, as he comes off on the hour to applause from his current and former fans.

Is this the start of something special in blue?

2025-07-08T20:22:27Z

GOOOOOAL! PEDRO GETS ANOTHER!

Amazing. He’s only gone and done it again.

It’s a good Chelsea break, and the ball comes to Pedro, who cuts in onto his right foot and smashes in off the crossbar.

He doesn’t celebrate for a second time, but what a day for the striker.

2025-07-08T20:13:46Z

Chelsea have led at the break in five of their six Club World Cup games, the only exception being their last 16 win over Benfica.

Flamengo did come from behind to beat them, so there is hope for their fellow Brazilians.

2025-07-08T20:12:02Z

We’re back under way in New Jersey – can Fluminense get back into this?

2025-07-08T19:52:59Z

HALF TIME!

Chelsea lead via Pedro’s stunning strike against his boyhood club.

They’re decent value for it, but there’s a long way to go.

2025-07-08T19:48:58Z

Five minutes of added time to end the first half.

Chelsea have been quite comfortable.

2025-07-08T19:40:08Z

PENALTY RULED OUT!

The ball did hit Trevor Chalobah’s hand, but it was right by his side.

It looks the right call.

2025-07-08T19:37:41Z

PENALTY FLUMINENSE OR IS IT?

The referee has gone to the pitch side screen.

2025-07-08T19:37:35Z

Jhon Arias puts in a dangerous cross for Fluminense, but Pedro – again – is the man for Chelsea, doing very well to clear the ball away.

2025-07-08T19:30:21Z

Quick water break for the players. Needless to say it is hot on the east coast of America.

2025-07-08T19:28:59Z

What a way to open your account!

2025-07-08T19:22:48Z

GOOOOAL! PEDRO OFF THE MARK WITH A SCREAMER!

João Pedro has opened the scoring with his first Chelsea goal on his first start for the club, and what a goal it is.

Neto goes down the left and pulls it back for the Brazilian to curl a stunning effort into the far corner.

He started his career with Fluminense, which will make it all the more special.

2025-07-08T19:19:03Z

It’s more than a surprise Christopher Nkunku starting here.

His Chelsea career looked to be coming to a close, but here he is.

2025-07-08T19:14:57Z

Chelsea have had the better of it here so far, with the two Pedros – João and Neto – looking lively.

2025-07-08T19:05:58Z

The MetLife is far from full, and there is far more Fluminense fans here.

Could that make a big difference?

2025-07-08T19:01:02Z

KICK OFF!

And we’re under way at New Jersey!

2025-07-08T17:45:33Z

And here’s the Fluminense side, captained by Thiago Silva but without Samuel Xavier.

Fábio; Ignácio, Thiago Silva, Thiago Santos; Guga, Bernal, Hércules, Nonato, Renê; Arias, Cano.

2025-07-08T17:41:19Z

Here’s how Chelsea line up, and Pedro is in the side!

2025-07-08T17:38:54Z

Rumours are circulating that João Pedro is set to make his first Chelsea start tonight.

We will have confirmed team news shortly.

2025-07-08T17:11:25Z

While the quarter-final saw Chelsea face off against a future player in Estêvão (who also scored), the sem-final sees them come up against a former in club legend Thiago Silva.

The timeless 40-year-old spent four seasons at Stamford Bridge between 2020 and 2024, making 155 appearances for the club.

He famously won the Champions League with the Blues in 2021, but also lifted the old Club World Cup in the same year.

Now the captain of Fluminense, Silva will be looking to repeat the trick.

2025-07-08T17:07:54Z

The Brazilians have had an impressive journey to the final four, and are only non-European side left.

They drew with Borussia Dortmund at the group stage, before famously defeating Inter in the round of 16. Al-Hilal were knocked off in a tense quarter-final battle.

2025-07-08T17:06:07Z

Fluminense are the third Brazilian side the Blues have faced in the US, with a 3-1 opening group game loss to Flamengo being followed by a 2-1 quarter-final win over Palmeiras.

2025-07-08T17:04:19Z

Hello and welcome to our coverage of the first Club World Cup semi-final clash between Chelsea and Fluminense at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

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João Pedro-inspired Chelsea beat Fluminense to make Club World Cup final

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