Chelsea and Benfica will face each other in a decisive game in the Round of 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, after a difficult group stage where they secured their passage to the second round of the tournament in their last game.
Chelsea will face Benfica in the Round of 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at Bank of America Stadium. Both teams enter this stage with similar form, each winning two out of their three group stage matches. However, the Portuguese side remains undefeated keeping the leadership of their group, unlike the Blues, who suffered a loss to Flamengo losing the leadership of their group.
Historically, Chelsea boast a more prestigious reputation, yet their current form contrasts starkly with their UEFA Champions League-winning days. They entered the tournament as favorites to top Group D but stumbled when Flamengo seized the top spot. Despite this setback, the English side’s roster, featuring star players like Enzo Fernandez, Cole Palmer, and Pedro Neto, keeps them firmly in the spotlight.
Meanwhile, the Blues cannot underestimate the challenge Benfica pose. The Portuguese side overcame Bayern Munich to clinch the top spot in Group C. Although they lack flashy stars, players like Nicolas Otamendi and Angel Di Maria bring experience and skill. The latter, particularly, shines as the team’s top scorer in this tournament. With both teams eager to advance, the stage is set for an intense and thrilling showdown.
If Chelsea beat Benfica in the Round of 16 of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, they automatically qualify to the quarterfinals since the tournament uses a single-elimination format, so every match carries high stakes. With this win, the English side would solidify their status as one of the top contenders for the tournament. They will then face the winner of the game Palmeiras vs. Botafogo.
Whether Chelsea and Benfica conclude regulation time in a draw, the game advances to extra time. Both sides would engage in two 15-minute halves, with each side eager to seize the advantage. In case they remain deadlocked after extra time, the winner is decided by a penalty shootout.
If Benfica beat Chelsea, they automatically qualify for the quarterfinals of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 due to the single-elimination format. With that, they will reach a historic mark defeating the Blues for the first time in their history. Also, the English side would become the first Premier League team eliminated from the tournament.
From: bolavip.com
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