US EditionFluminense Stand Between Chelsea and Another Major Final
- Chelsea will face Fluminense in the FIFA Club World Cup semifinal on Tuesday in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
- Fluminense reached the semifinal after beating Internazionale and Al-Hilal, while Chelsea advanced by defeating Palmeiras and Benfica.
- Fluminense enters as heavy underdogs but carries an 11-match unbeaten streak and benefits from the leadership of veteran goalkeeper Fabio, age 44.
- The Opta supercomputer gives Chelsea an 81.3% chance to reach the final, while simulations show Fluminense winning inside 90 minutes only about 2.4% of the time.
- A Chelsea victory would secure at least £21.9 million and help offset recent transfer spending, while Fluminense seek to defy expectations despite financial struggles.
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