Chelsea Defeats Fluminense In FIFA 2025 Club World Cup Semi Final

Chelsea has defeated Brazilian side Fluminense in the semi-finals of the FIFA 2025 Club World Cup by a score of 2-0

Chelsea Win In The Scorching Heat

Kick-off at the Metlife Stadium in New Jersey was at 3pm on Tuesday. The heat was scorching at almost 100 degrees Fahrenheit and the humidity was 50%. All of this in a stadium with absolutely no protection from the sun meant that conditions were tough for both players and spectators alike.

You couldn’t help but think that the side from Rio de Janeiro might be able to use the climate to its advantage, but Chelsea were able to neutralise ‘Flu’ for the most part. ‘The Blues’ were wary of the weather. At times Chelsea completely killed the ball after winning back possession instead of instantly attacking. This helped the London-based team get its breath back and slow down the game in the process.

Fluminense didn’t help itself with multiple unforced errors in its own half. The Brazilian side couldn’t get into any sort of groove and failed to have sustained periods on the ball. The heat didn’t seem to be a factor in the end and Chelsea were much the superior team.

New Signing João Pedro On Fire For Blues

New signing, and former Fluminense player, João Pedro scored two fantastic goals for Chelsea either side of half time. In the first period he took advantage of lackadaisical defending and way too much time and space. Then in the second he punished Fluminense again. This time the goal was on the counter-attack and the finish was from closer in, but it was just as deadly.

The Brazilian’s recent arrival has bolstered Chelsea’s attacking options ahead of the 2025/26 Premier League season. In the short term Pedro has made a big difference in this Club World Cup too though. His debut came last week in the quarter-final against Palmeiras and teammate Cole Palmer said that Pedro’s debut “changed the game,” when he came on in the second half, helping Chelsea win that one 2-1.

The Blues now march on to the final of the Club World Cup this Sunday against the winners of PSG vs Real Madrid.

Fluminense A Success For Reaching Final Four

Fluminense can be proud of its performance in this Club World Cup, especially as the only non-European side to reach the final four of the tournament. ‘Flu’ fans will gloat about how they made it further than any other South American side in the tournament until the next competition rolls around in 2029.

Fluminense competed well against top opposition. A draw with Borussia Dortmund in the group stage and a massive win against Inter Milan in the round of 16 are days that its fans will remember for a long time.

Young midfielder Hércules impressed with two crucial goals from the bench against Inter and Al Hilal, and Colombia international Jhon Arias had a fantastic tournament. Further cementing his reputation as one of the best and most consistent players on the continent of South America.

Fluminense can return to Brazil with it’s chest out. Just four points behind rivals and league leader Flamengo, there is still a lot to fight for domestically.