Oman today_ Chelsea defeated Fluminense 2–0 and advanced to the FIFA Club World Cup final, thanks to a sensational performance from their new signing, João Pedro.
The Brazilian striker, making his first start for Chelsea, scored in both halves with two stunning goals against his former club. His first came from a perfectly curled shot outside the box, while the second was a powerful strike that hit the underside of the crossbar before finding the net—sealing a dominant win for the Blues.
Although Fluminense created some chances in the first half and early in the second, a goal-line clearance from Cucurella and solid goalkeeping prevented them from scoring. A penalty initially awarded to the Brazilian side was also overturned after a VAR review.
In the second half, Chelsea made a series of substitutions to conserve energy ahead of the final, which led to a more balanced tempo. Still, Fluminense failed to capitalize on their few remaining opportunities.
With this victory, Chelsea secured a spot in the final and now await the winner of the clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid. João Pedro’s outstanding performance signals a promising future for the young talent in Chelsea’s lineup.
Chelsea advance to the Club World Cup final with a stunning brace from João Pedro
