Flamengo delivered a stunning comeback against Chelsea in their Group D clash at the FIFA Club World Cup on Thursday night, securing a commanding 3-1 victory at the MetLife Stadium.
Chelsea took an early lead through Pedro Neto in the 13th minute, raising hopes of a comfortable outing for the English side. However, the tide turned dramatically in the second half as Flamengo mounted an impressive response.
Bruno Henrique equalised for the Brazilian champions in the 62nd minute, before Danilo struck just three minutes later to put Flamengo ahead. Chelsea’s troubles deepened when Nicolas Jackson was shown a straight red card shortly after coming on as a substitute. Flamengo capitalised on their numerical advantage, with Wallace Yan sealing the victory in the 83rd minute.
The result leaves Flamengo at the summit of Group D with six points from two matches, while Chelsea remain second with three points, having previously defeated Urawa Red Diamonds in their opening fixture.
This shock defeat adds pressure on Chelsea as they prepare for a crucial final group game to secure qualification for the knockout stage of the newly expanded 32-team tournament.
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup continues to deliver surprises, with Flamengo’s resilient performance now one of the standout moments of the competition so far.
