Result Benfica 1 – 4 Chelsea, Saturday 28 June 2025, FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16

FIFA Club World Cup

Result Benfica 1 – 4 Chelsea, Saturday 28 June 2025, FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16


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Chelsea defeated Benfica in extra time on Saturday, June 28, 2025, during the FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16 at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. Chelsea qualified for the Quarterfinals and will face Palmeiras on Friday, 4 July.

Having topped their group, Benfica is on a strong streak, having achieved victories against Bayern Munich and Auckland City.  Chelsea also comes into this match with confidence, having won their last game against Esperance.

Chelsea gained the advantage in the 64th minute. Reece James netted a free kick with a right-footed shot aimed at the bottom left corner. Benfica’s goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin had no chance to stop it.

Benfica was down to 10 players by the 92nd minute. Gianluca Prestianni received a second yellow card for a foul on Levi Colwill.

Remarkably, Benfica leveled the score in the 90+5′ minute, making it 1-1. Ángel Di María successfully converted the penalty with a left-footed shot directed at the center of the goal. The penalty was awarded after Malo Gusto (Chelsea) committed a handball in the penalty area.  The game is extended to extra time.

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Chelsea scored the first goal in the 108th minute. Christopher Nkunku (Chelsea) took a right-footed shot from very close range, sending it to the top right corner.

Chelsea netted another goal in the 114th minute. Pedro Neto took a left-footed shot from the center of the box, sending it to the top left corner. This was set up by Moisés Caicedo after a quick counterattack.

Benfica is in serious trouble. In the 117th minute, Chelsea scored again. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall took a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom right corner. He was assisted by Cole Palmer, who made a through ball during a quick counterattack. Benfica 1 – Chelsea 4

SL Benfica – Chelsea FC Match Officials
Referee: Slavko Vinčić SVN
Assistant Referee 1: Tomaž Klančnik SVN
Assistant Referee 2: Andraž Kovačič SVN
Fourth Official: Said Martinez HON
Reserve AR: Walter Lopez HON
VAR: Marco Di Bello ITA
AVAR: Alejandro Hernandez Hernandez ESP
SVAR: Tomasz Kwiatkowski POL

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Chelsea qualified for the Quarterfinals!

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