Flamengo vs Chelsea: Club World Cup Live Updates as Pedro Neto Fires Blues Ahead

Flamengo vs Chelsea: Club World Cup Showdown

By Zac Campbell and Kieran Gill | Updated: 19:40 BST, 20 June 2025

Chelsea Triumph in Club World Cup Thriller
[Image: Chelsea players celebrating Pedro Neto’s goal | Credit: Getty Images]

Chelsea claimed a dramatic 2-1 victory over Flamengo in the Club World Cup final at Lincoln Financial Field, with Pedro Neto’s decisive strike securing the trophy for the Blues. Here’s how the action unfolded:

FIRST HALF: Blues Dominate Early
Chelsea started strong, controlling possession and testing Flamengo’s defense. The breakthrough came in the 28th minute when Raheem Sterling dribbled past two defenders and crossed to Pedro Neto, who slotted home from close range.

[Image: Neto celebrates opening goal | Credit: Daily Mail]

Flamengo responded aggressively, with Gabriel Barbosa forcing a smart save from Djordje Petrovic. Despite late pressure from the Brazilian side, Chelsea held firm to lead 1-0 at halftime.

SECOND HALF: Flamengo Fight Back
The second half saw Flamengo equalize against the run of play. In the 58th minute, Everton Ribeiro capitalized on a defensive error, curling a shot past Petrovic to level the score.

Chelsea regrouped swiftly. Cole Palmer’s clever through-ball found Nicolas Jackson in the 73rd minute, but his effort rattled the post. Moments later, Levi Colwill’s header from a corner was cleared off the line.

[Image: Flamengo fans cheering | Credit: Reuters]

The decisive moment came in the 84th minute. Malo Gusto’s cross found Neto, who volleyed emphatically into the net to restore Chelsea’s lead. Flamengo’s protests for a handball were dismissed after a VAR check.

FINAL WHISTLE: Chelsea Celebrate
[Image: Chelsea lifting the Club World Cup trophy | Credit: AP]

Flamengo pushed for a late equalizer, but Chelsea’s defense held firm. The final whistle sparked jubilant scenes as the Blues secured their first Club World Cup title since 2022.

Star Performer: Pedro Neto (Chelsea) – Clinical finishing and relentless energy.
Attendance: 63,000 at Lincoln Financial Field.

Key Stats:

• Shots: Chelsea 18-12 Flamengo
• Possession: Chelsea 54%-46%
• Man of the Match: Pedro Neto

Manager Reactions:

• Mauricio Pochettino (Chelsea): “Neto was exceptional. This win proves our mentality.”
• Tite (Flamengo): “Proud of our fight, but Chelsea’s quality decided it.”

What’s Next?
Chelsea return to Premier League action against Manchester City, while Flamengo resume their Brasileirão campaign.

[Image: Teams line up pre-match | Credit: Getty Images]

A thrilling encounter cements Chelsea’s status as global contenders. Stay tuned for more updates.