The Whirlwind Six Minutes: Chelsea's Club World Cup Nightmare Unfolds
In a chaotic six-minute spell, Chelsea succumbs to a fierce onslaught from Blitz-Red.
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In the pulsating Club World Cup in the USA, Chelsea suffers a heartbreaking collapse against CR Flamengo. Leading 1-0, Chelsea's disastrous six-minute episode culminates in a shocking 3-1 loss. This setback could have significant consequences for their Round of 16 encounter with Bayern Munich.
After their opening triumph against Los Angeles FC (2-0), Chelsea's second outing resulted in a disappointing defeat. With the Conference League winners on the ropes, the Londoners must avoid another stumble in their final group game to stay in contention for the knockout stages. If they finish second in Group D, they will likely face Bayern Munich.
Filipe Luís' Flamengo, coached by former Brazilian national player Filipe Luís, stands on the brink of qualification as Group D leaders, amassing six points. Meanwhile, Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson makes headlines with a brief cameo. Substituting Liam Delap in the 64th minute, Jackson is shown a red card just four minutes later (68') for a rash challenge against Flamengo's Ayrton Lucas. This sending-off proved pivotal, shifting the momentum decisively in favor of Flamengo, who had earlier equalized through Bruno Henrique (62') and Danilo (65'). Wallace Yan (83') scored the final goal.
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Simultaneously, Benfica Lisbon comfortably dispatches Auckland City 6-0 (1-0) in a Group C match. The Argentine World Cup winner Ángel Di María's team displayed persistence to secure their first win in Bayern Munich's group, despite overwhelming dominance and a half-empty stadium in Orlando. Ex-Bochum striker, Evangelos Pavlidis, almost broke the deadlock with a brilliant attempt on goal (24'), while Auckland keeper Nathan Garrow made a series of impressive saves. Di María converted a penalty in added time to finally give Benfica the lead (45+8).
The match was briefly halted due to a thunderstorm with heavy rain. A prolonged intermission followed as spectators left their seats. Play resumed after a lengthy hiatus. Pavlidis (53'), Renato Sanches (63'), Leandro Barreiro (76', 78'), and Di María again from the penalty spot (90+8) rounded off the scoreline for Benfica.
Benfica had faced a challenging start to the tournament, drawing their first game 2-2 with Boca Juniors after falling behind by two goals. The Portuguese side takes on Bayern Munich in Charlotte, North Carolina, in their final group game on Tuesday (9pm CET, Sat1). Meanwhile, the still-eliminated Auckland City will battle Boca Juniors in Nashville, Tennessee, at the same time.
[1] Source: ntv.de, dbe/sid
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Insights: Chelsea's performance at the Club World Cup in the USA has been characterized by defensive instability, as evidenced by Nicolas Jackson's infamous six-minute rampage where a red card sealed their fate in the match against CR Flamengo. Chelsea will be under pressure to regroup quickly for their Round of 16 match with Bayern Munich, given the potential repercussions of their recent shortcomings. [2] [3]
[2] The red card sustains Chelsea's disciplinary issues, magnifies defensive weaknesses, and may affect their lineup against Bayern Munich. It also jeopardizes their confidence and strategic approach, constituting a substantial challenge moving forward. [3] In addition to tactical considerations, Chelsea must address competition within the striker corps, with Jackson and Liam Delap vying for a spot.
[1] Enrichment: Sources: [1]: (ntv.de, dbe/sid)[2] Enrichment (adjusted): Sources: [2] (ntv.de, dbe/sid)
- The disappointing defeat suffered by Chelsea in the Club World Cup against CR Flamengo, a setback that could impact their Round of 16 encounter with Bayern Munich, marks a significant moment in sports and European leagues, especially the Premier League.
- Despite the controversial red card incident involving Nicolas Jackson, Chelsea's striker, the ongoing Club World Cup 2025 highlights the competitive nature of football club-wm 2025 teams, such as FC Chelsea, in various European leagues and global competitions.
