In Charlotte, Chelsea defeated Benfica 4-1 in extra time this Saturday (28th), in the Round of 16 of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.And breathe. Up the Chels!!! 💙 pic.twitter.com/7E60FQv7mC—

Chelsea beat Benfica in a game which went on for close to five hours at the Club World Cup on Saturday to set up a quarter-final showdown with Brazilian side Palmeiras at the tournament in the United States.

Chelsea joined the Club World Cup with marque signings such as Liam Delap and Dario Essugo. With a strong team from top to bottom, the English side were a favorite to top their group and make a strong push in the tournament. The loss to Flamengo halted their momentum but a win versus Benfica could set them up nicely for the remainder of the CWC.