Chelsea and Benfica meet this evening with a place in the quarter-finals of the Club World Cup up for grabs.
Despite that slip-up against Flamengo, the Blues emerged from Group D and avoided a meeting with Bayern Munich in this round of 16.
Benfica topped their group ahead of the German giants and Boca Juniors and represent Chelsea’s biggest test so far out in the United States.
Chelsea meanwhile are without the suspended Nicolas Jackson this evening with Liam Delap expected to lead the line again.
Their route to the final has been mapped out with either Palmeiras or Botafogo awaiting in the quarter-finals.
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June 28, 2025 7:16 pm
Brazilian opposition await for Benfica or Chelsea
Tony Mogan
The winners of this game will meet either Palmeiras or Botafogo in the quarter-finals. The two Brazilian sides kicked off at 5pm and Palmeiras have just taken the lead in extra-time.
June 28, 2025 7:11 pm
Chelsea big guns to return
Tony Mogan
Cole Palmer, Marc Cucurella, Moises Caicedo, and Reece James were given the night off in the final group game against ES Tunis. We expected to see that quartet back in the starting XI very shortly.
June 28, 2025 7:10 pm
Delap expected to start for Chelsea
Tony Mogan
With Nicolas Jackson still suspended after the straight red card he received against Flamengo, Liam Delap is expected to leas the Blues’ line again tonight.
Esperance de Tunis v Chelsea FC: Group D - FIFA Club World Cup 2025
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June 28, 2025 7:05 pm
Benfica vs Chelsea kick-off time
Tony Mogan
We have a slightly later kick-off time scheduled this evening – we will be underway at 9pm BST.
June 28, 2025 7:03 pm
How watch Benfica vs Chelsea tonight
Tony Mogan
This evening’s game is available to stream for free online with DAZN subscription.
Of course, we’d much rather you stick with us…
June 28, 2025 7:00 pm
Good evening!
Tony Mogan
Business is picking up in the Club World Cup. The knockout stages are here with Chelsea looking to last the course and reach the final in New Jersey on 13 July.
The Blues eased past LAFC and ES Tunis but were given a rotten evening against Flamengo during their group phase. Benfica represent another stern challenge tonight.
Stick with us for all your build-up.
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