Ready for a football drama that almost crushed Chelsea? The Blues pulled off an unbelievable comeback after a two-hour weather delay to knock Benfica out and reach the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup! Enzo Mareska and his squad had everything in their hands but blew their lead in regular time. But in extra time, there was no doubt – Chelsea showed why they are European champions!
The match started with plenty of chances for Chelsea, but goalkeepers were on point. Reece James scored in the 62nd minute, but Benfica got a penalty in the 87th after a VAR review, and Di Maria was deadly accurate. Referee Vinčić stopped the game for nearly two hours due to weather, cranking up the tension.
Extra time brought a red card for Benfica and total Chelsea dominance. Palmer set up Kaysede for the lead, and Nkunku sealed the win. Chelsea scored four goals in extra time, including strikes from Pedro Neto and Duzberi Hall.
Now, they face Palmeiras on July 4th in the quarterfinals, and the hype is real! Will Chelsea keep their march going, or will Palmeiras be the stumbling block? This match proved football isn’t just a game – it’s a rollercoaster of drama and twists.
Meanwhile, Dortmund lost one of their brightest talents – Jamie Bynoe-Gittens has joined Chelsea for a whopping €64.5 million! A seven-year contract and huge expectations for the young English winger. Enzo Mareska sees him as the future on the left wing. Will Bynoe-Gittens be Chelsea’s next hero? Time will tell.
If you thought football was boring, this season just proved you wrong! Who’s your pick to win the title? Or maybe you have a funny take on the VAR calls and delays? Drop a comment and let’s see who’s the real expert on football drama!
