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Chelsea defeat LAFC 2-0 in Club World Cup opener in Atlanta
Chelsea defeat LAFC 2-0 in Club World Cup opener in Atlanta

Chelsea defeat LAFC 2-0 in Club World Cup opener in Atlanta

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Chelsea began their 2025 FIFA Club World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over Los Angeles FC at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, with goals from Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernández securing the win. New signing Liam Delap made his debut, providing an assist for Fernández's goal, highlighting Chelsea's intent to re-establish themselves among the elite after recent European successes. Despite the win, the match suffered from a notably low attendance of just over 22,000 in a 71,000-capacity stadium, partly due to the weekday afternoon kickoff and limited local interest. LAFC, featuring World Cup winners Hugo Lloris and Olivier Giroud, struggled to create clear chances and will need strong performances in their upcoming matches to advance. Chelsea dominated possession and controlled the game tempo, though their defense showed some vulnerability, which LAFC was unable to exploit. The match also served as a precursor to the international World Cup next summer, hosted in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

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