Lightning Strikes, Chelsea Tumbles in Club World Cup Drama
In a thrilling, uninhibited six-minute span, Chelsea falls into disarray with Blitz-Red causing chaos.
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Chelsea FC suffered a heartbreaking loss at the 2025 Club World Cup in the USA, squandering a lead against Brazilian side CR Flamengo. Despite an opening win against LAFC (2:0), they now find themselves in a precarious position, with a potential matchup against Bayern Munich looming in the round of 16.
Chelsea had been leading 1:0, thanks to a goal by Pedro Neto (13th), but a chaotic six-minute span turned the tide. A red card shown to substitute Nicolas Jackson (68th), who fouled Ayrton roughy, coupled with goals from Bruno Henrique (62nd) and Danilo (65th), handed Flamengo a commanding 3:1 advantage. Wallace Yan scored the final goal (83rd) as the Londoners crumbled.
Flamengo, coached by former Brazilian national player Filipe Luís, sits atop Group D with six points, poised to secure a spot in the round of 16. Meanwhile, Chelsea must regroup before their final group game. The runner-up of Group D will face the winner of Group C, where Vincent Kompany's team battles Boca Juniors on Saturday night (3 AM CET).
Benfica Lisbon, meanwhile, emerged victorious against Auckland City in their mandatory match. An over two-hour delay due to stormy weather didn't hinder the Portuguese favorites, who ultimately bested their semi-professional opponents 5:1. Despite domination, the first goal didn't come until a penalty in added time, scored by World Cup winner Ángel di María (45.+8).
Ex-Dortmund player Evangelos Pavlidis had an opportunity to put Benfica ahead earlier, hitting only the outside post (24th). Goalkeeper Nathan Garrow also made several impressive saves for Auckland. The big outsider Auckland, already eliminated, will face Argentine giants Boca in the tournament's finale.
If Bayern matches Chelsea's Group D performance, a blockbuster battle between the German record holder and Chelsea awaits. That contest would take place on a global stage, further fueling the excitement and tension surrounding the Club World Cup.
Footnotes:[1] ntv.de, dbe/sid[2] Data sourced from June 21, 2025[3] As of June 22, 2025, Bayern Munich is in first place overall in the tournament standings based on updated points table.
Bonus Insights:- As of June 21, Chelsea FC is still competing in the Club World Cup Group D, although their exact position within the group hasn't been explicitly detailed in the available search results.
- Bayern Munich leads their group and overall standings in the 2025 Club World Cup according to data from June 22.
The drama of the Club World Cup 2025 continues as Chelsea FC, a renowned football club, faces a challenging situation after their heartbreaking loss to CR Flamengo. The defeat has put them in a precarious position within their group, with a potential matchup against Bayern Munich, a top team in the sports world, looming in the round of 16.
Despite the setback, other football teams such as Benfica Lisbon, coached by former Brazilian national player Filipe Luís, are thriving in the tournament, having registered a convincing victory against Auckland City. If Bayern Munich manages to maintain their current form, a thrilling encounter between Chelsea and Bayern Munich could be on the cards, promising an electrifying clash on the global stage.
