US EditionChelsea 2-0 LAFC: Neto & Fernandez seal Club World Cup win as Delap impresses on debut
ATLANTA, GEORGIA, UNITED STATES, JUN 16 – Chelsea started their FIFA Club World Cup campaign with a 2-0 win over LAFC, featuring goals from Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez and an assist from debutant Liam Delap.
- Chelsea defeated Los Angeles FC 2-0 on Monday, June 16, 2025, in the Club World Cup Group D match in Atlanta.
- Chelsea started strong with Pedro Neto scoring after 34 minutes, and the team maintained control despite LAFC's attempts to equalize.
- Liam Delap, a 22-year-old summer signing from Ipswich Town, made his Chelsea debut after the break and assisted Enzo Fernandez's goal in the 79th minute.
- The match attracted 22,137 fans at the 71,000-capacity Mercedes-Benz Stadium, which was less than one-third full, with Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sánchez making key saves.
- Chelsea claimed three points to lead Group D and prepare for their next match against Flamengo, while LAFC must improve to advance to the knock-out rounds.
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UEFA Europa Conference League 2024-25 winners Chelsea kicked off their FIFA Club World Cup 2025 campaign with an easy win in Group D over Los Angeles FC. Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez scored goals for Chelsea. ⚽ Chelsea 2-0 LAFC FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Pedro Neto, Enzo Fernandez Score As UEFA Europa Conference League Champions Start Campaign With Win.
Neto, Fernandes' goals were enough to tip the scales in favor of Maresca's team.
Chelsea entered the club's World Cup on Monday with a 2-0 mandatory victory against Los Angeles FC. Pedro Neto (34.) and Enzo Fernandez (79.) scored the goals in front of sparsely occupied grandstands in the Mercedes-Benz stadium in Atlanta with 75,000 spectators.
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