Mengão Crushes It! Flamengo Comes Back Against Chelsea in the 2025 Club World Cup

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Match Summary
Flamengo overcame Chelsea with an impressive comeback, winning 3-1 and securing the lead in Group D of the 2025 Club World Cup. Highlight for the substitutions in the second half that changed the course of the game.
In a match worth watching, Mengão surprised, turned the game around and scored 3-1 against Chelsea, guaranteeing the leadership in the group! What a show!
Philadelphia, USA – And isn't it true that Flamengo did it again? In a super important match for the leadership of Group D of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, the team made a comeback against Chelsea, winning 3-1 at Lincoln Financial Field this Friday, June 20, 2025. It was a great game that only reinforced Mengão's morale in the tournament!
What Kind of World Is This?
This 2025 Club World Cup is different, you know? Now there are 32 teams, all in the USA, a very grandiose format! Before the initial whistle, both Flamengo and Chelsea were undefeated, with 3 points each. In other words, this game was AMAZING to see who would lead the group. It was for real!
The Score and the Goals That Made the Difference!
Final Score: Flamengo 3 x 1 Chelsea (At halftime it was: Chelsea 1 x 0 Flamengo)
Chelsea even started well, opening the scoring early at 13 minutes with Pedro Neto, in a quick play. But in the second half, ah, Flamengo showed that they have fiber and turned it all around!
Match Goals
- 13' - Goal by Pedro Neto (Chelsea)0-1
- 61' - Goal by Bruno Henrique (Flamengo)1-1
- 64' - Goal by Danilo (Flamengo)2-1
- 82' - Goal by Wallace Yan (Flamengo)3-1
The referee even gave seven minutes of added time, but the score remained the same. Oh, and to help Mengão (or complicate things for Chelsea), Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea was sent off at 67 minutes. With one less player, it became more difficult for the guys!
How Did the Teams Do?
Chelsea: Enzo Maresca's team started well, with tactics and everything, but after they conceded the comeback and lost a player, things fell apart. They couldn't maintain the rhythm.
Flamengo: Filipe Luís' team showed a lot of grit to react! They didn't get shaken, made some accurate substitutions (Bruno Henrique, for example, came in and changed the game!) and turned it around quickly. This "offensive mentality" and the "spectacular phase" of Flamengo (which was undefeated for 16 games!) became super clear. The squad is strong and the coach knew how to use everyone!
Who Shined the Most?
The players who came off the bench for Flamengo were key! Bruno Henrique (with a goal and an assist) and Wallace Yan (with a goal) made the difference. On Chelsea's side, Pedro Neto, who scored their goal, was the highlight.
And Now? Next Games and What's Coming Up!
With this victory, Flamengo is flying in the lead of Group D, with 6 points. The next challenge is against Los Angeles FC, on June 24, 2025. If they win again, the leadership is guaranteed and the path may be smoother in the round of 16!
Chelsea, with 3 points, will face Esperance de Tunis on the same day. To qualify, they will have to play a lot, and will probably face a tougher opponent in the next phase.
How Is Group D Now:
Position | Team | Points | Goal Difference |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Flamengo | 6 | +4 |
2 | Chelsea | 3 | 0 |
3 | Los Angeles FC | 0 | -2 |
4 | Esperance Tunis | 0 | -2 |
After the World Cup, Chelsea returns to the 2025/26 Premier League, and already has a game scheduled for August 17 against Crystal Palace. Flamengo's calendar after that has not yet been released.
Wrapping Up...
This victory of Flamengo over Chelsea is a great event in this new Club World Cup! It shows the strength of South American football and puts Mengão as a strong candidate for the title. The team's determination and strategy were too much. For Chelsea, it was a stumble, but they still have a chance to move forward, they just need to tidy up the house. This tournament promises a lot of excitement!