Chelsea face fellow Europeans Benfica in the last 16 of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup on Saturday evening as they seek a place in the quarterfinal.
The Blues only finished second in Group D but it turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Instead of a battle with Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich, Benfica are their first knockout opponents of the tournament. Their defeat to Flamengo on Matchday 2 has saved them from an even more challenging last 16 duel.
Chelsea will be favourites for Saturday’s clash in Charlotte but can ill-afford complacency against their Portuguese opponents. Benfica topped Group C after beating Bayern in their final group game, with Boca Juniors the only side they failed to topple during the group stage. They have plenty of knockout experience via the UEFA Champions League and boast some eye-catching talents.
The winner of the upcoming battle will be rewarded with a quarter-final place against either Botafogo or Palmeiras.
Here is guide to this Club World Cup clash.
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