Flamengo stuns Chelsea with a dramatic comeback victory

In the Club World Cup held in Philadelphia, United States, Flamengo mounted an impressive comeback to defeat Chelsea 3-1 on June 21, 2025. Chelsea initially took the lead in the first half with a goal from Pedro Neto, who scored in the 14th minute after a quick counter-attack. However, as the second half progressed, Flamengo's energy surged, leading to a shift in momentum. Substitute Bruno Henrique, who entered the match in the 56th minute, leveled the score for Flamengo just shortly after the hour mark, followed by a second goal from Danilo three minutes later. The match took a further downturn for Chelsea when Nicolas Jackson was sent off after a reckless challenge, leaving the team with ten men and unable to recover from the two quick goals. Wallace Yan secured the win for Flamengo with a third goal seven minutes before the final whistle, demonstrating Flamengo's strength and resilience throughout the match. Chelsea's midfielder Moises Caicedo remarked on the need for the team to learn from the defeat, specifically highlighting the critical importance of maintaining focus for the entire game. Coach Enzo Maresca commented on the loss, attributing part of it to experimenting with a new structure, which ultimately raised questions regarding Chelsea’s preparedness going into future matches, particularly as they might face a challenging encounter against Bayern Munich in the next round of the competition.