In order to provide matches similar to the quarterfinal between English power Chelsea and one of Brazil’s top teams, Palmeiras, the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup was expanded.
At Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field on Friday, July 4, Cole Palmer helped Chelsea in defeating Palmeiras to move on to the semifinals. Malo Gusto contributed to the triumph as well; he took the lead 2-1 after his shot bounced off Weverton Pereira da Silva, the opposing goalkeeper, creating an own goal situation.
In the loss, Estêvão Willian was named the Superior Player of the Match. In the second half, S. Estêvão tied the score for Palmeiras with his first Club World Cup goal. at one.
Now that Palmeiras has been eliminated from the tournament, it is anticipated that the 18-year-old Brazilian player, Estêvão, will join Chelsea later this month.T.
On the DAZN broadcast following the game, Palmer remarked, “You can see he’s a top player,” referring to his future teammate. “We’re excited for him to join us.”
On Tuesday, July 8 at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Chelsea will play Fluminense in the semifinal. On Friday, July 4, Fluminense defeated Al-Hilal 2-1 at Camping World Stadium in Orlando via goals from Matheus Martinelli and Hércules.
Highlights of Chelsea vs. Palmeiras
Bracket for the Club World Cup
Here’s a look at how the FIFA Club World Cup bracket looks following Friday’s two quarterfinal games:
On Saturday, July 5, Real Madrid takes on Borussia Dortmund at 4 p.m. ET (TNT/TruTV/Univision/DAZN), followed by UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain and German Bundesliga winners Bayern Munich at 12 p.m. ET (TNT/DAZN).
Final: Chelsea 2, Palmeiras 1
In the 83rd minute, Malo Gusto gives Chelsea the advantage again. Before Gusto’s kick entered the goal, it struck Palmeiras keeper Weverton Pereira da Silva. Since Gusto’s goal against Giay was deemed an own goal, he was not given official credit for it.
Chelsea 1, Palmeiras 1
Estevão Willian levels the match at 1 with a goal in the 53rd minute for Palmeiras. Following the goal, Chelsea made two substitutions. Noni Madueke came on for Christopher Nkunku, and Joao Pedro took the place of Liam Delap.
Halftime: Chelsea 1, Palmeiras 0
Cole Palmer netted a goal in the 16th minute, giving Chelsea an early 1-0 advantage over Palmeiras. This score remained unchanged for the remainder of the first half.
Chelsea’s Reece James injured
Chelsea’s captain, Reece James, sustained an injury prior to the match on Friday. Andrey Santos stepped in for James in the starting lineup.
André Silva and Diogo Jota honored with moment of silence
Before the match, players from Chelsea and Palmeiras gathered at midfield to observe a moment of silence for André Silva and Diogo Jota. The Portuguese soccer players tragically lost their lives in a car accident in Northern Spain on Wednesday.
What time does Chelsea face Palmeiras in the Club World Cup?
The quarterfinal match on Friday between Chelsea and Palmeiras is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. ET at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
How to watch Chelsea vs. Palmeiras Club World Cup game: TV, stream
- Time: 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT
- Location: Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia)
- TV: truTV
- Stream: DAZN, Sling TV
