Chelsea secured a convincing 3-0 victory over ES Tunis in their final Group D match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, played at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. This result ensured Chelsea's progression to the knockout stage, where they will face Benfica in the Round of 16
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Chelsea controlled possession from the outset, creating several early chances but were initially frustrated by ES Tunis's defensive setup415. The breakthrough came in first-half stoppage time when Tosin Adarabioyo headed in a well-placed free kick from Enzo Fernandez, giving Chelsea a deserved lead4123.:
Just moments later, Liam Delap doubled the advantage with his first goal for Chelsea, capitalizing on a loose ball in the box and finishing with composure41523.:
Chelsea maintained control in the second half, limiting ES Tunis to very few opportunities42. Substitute Tyrique George sealed the win with a low drive in second-half stoppage time, making it 3-041523.
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Enzo Fernandez provided two assists, playing a pivotal role in both first-half goals3.
Chelsea rotated their squad, with manager Enzo Maresca resting key players like Cole Palmer and Robert Sánchez, and handing debuts to Mamadou Sarr and Andrey Santos42.
Goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen kept a clean sheet without needing to make a save, as Chelsea dominated possession (74.1%) and outshot ES Tunis 16-33.
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| Team | Points | Goal Difference |
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| Flamengo | 7 | +4 |
| Chelsea | 6 | +3 |
| ES Tunis | 3 | -4 |
| LAFC | 1 | -3 |
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Chelsea advance as Group D runners-up and will play Benfica, the winners of Group C, in the Round of 16 in Charlotte.
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Chelsea’s 3-0 win over ES Tunis was marked by clinical finishing in key moments and a professional defensive display, ensuring their place in the Club World Cup knockout rounds.