🚨Madueke:

“We’re Chelsea, we have to get through the group stage at a bare minimum so we’re happy we’ve reached the first target but of course we’re going for more.”

“It’s the first Club World Cup in this format, so it’s everyone’s first opportunity to be the first winners of it so it’s a massive incentive.”

“I don’t think it’s been the best season of my career so far but, it’s been a good season.”

Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen was injured in training before the match. Minor but enough to keep him out against Benfica.

[via Nizaar Kinsella]

We are underway at the Bank Of America Stadium…

Come on Chelsea! Please win! #SLBenficaChelsea #CFC #FIFACWC

Pedro Neto already bringing the heat…

His shot saved early on…

Cole Palmer is playing on the left and Pedro Neto on the right.

Important stop from Colwill of what could have been a big big chance for Benfica

Wow! Cucurella close but the shot is cleared off the line

Palmer shoots! But Trubin denies him…

Cooling break…

So close Cucu…

Cucurella could have scored a hattrick by now!

❌ Cleared off the line
❌ Mistimed his jump for a header
❌ Incredible save by the Benfica goalkeeper

Caicedo down

Caicedo is back up and running somehow.. that looked very bad

Goalless at the break.

Probably one of the best first half I've seen us play. We need to take these chances because if Benfica get one, they will score.

No subs at HT. We are back underway…🔵 #FIFACWC

‼️Chelsea have not faced a shot on target in their last three halves of the Club World Cup.

~ Nizaar Kinsella

Caicedo’s effort from range goes just wide…

An awkward cross from Benfica that almost ends up in the back of the net.

Caicedo booked and will miss the next game if we progress