The semi-final match between Chelsea and Fluminense will take place in the Club World Cup. Even if the Blues are more prestigious, the Brazilian team is not to be underestimated. Their tournament performance has been solid, and they have faced tough opponents. The Fluminense vs Chelsea match will kick off at 20:00 UK Time.
What time is Fluminense vs Chelsea kick-off?
- Competition: FIFA Club World Cup
- Game Day: Tuesday, 8 July 2025
- Kick-off: 20:00 UK Time
- Stadium: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
Is Fluminense vs Chelsea on TV?
| Country | Streaming Services |
|---|---|
| UK | DAZN UK, tabii |
| USA | DAZN USA, Watch TNT, TNT USA, truTV USA |
| Canada | DAZN Canada |
| Australia | DAZN, Kayo Sports, Foxtel Now |
| Italy | Mediaset Infinity, DAZN Italia, tabii, Canale 5 |
| Germany | DAZN Germany, tabii |
| France | DAZN France, tabii |
| Portugal | DAZN Portugal, tabii |
| Spain | Mitele Plus, DAZN Spain, tabii, TeleCinco Espana |
Fluminense vs Chelsea possible lineups
Fluminense Predicted Lineup (3-5-2):
- Goalkeeper: Fabio
- Defenders: Oliveira, Silva, Guga
- Midfielders: Xavier, dos Santos, Bernal, Nonato, Fuentes
- Forwards: Arias, Cano
Chelsea Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):
- Goalkeeper: Sanchez
- Defenders: Gusto, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella
- Midfielders: Santos, Fernandez
- Forwards: Neto, Palmer, Nkunku, Madueke
Match Overview
In the beginning round of the finals, Fluminense faced a formidable opponent in Al-Hilal. Simone Inzaghi coaches the team, and they have a solid lineup with several talented European players. The Saudis had previously defeated Manchester City. However, they were on par with the Brazilians throughout their match.
Both teams began the play cautiously, with little possession and an emphasis on looking over their shoulder at each other. At the 40-minute mark, Fluminense almost scored their first goal of the match when Martinelli, capitalising on a mistake by the opposing players, sent a stunning long-range effort towards the top corner. Hilal got off to a strong start in the second half and levelled only 51 minutes in. After his team’s interception, Hercules scored by shooting precisely into the far corner, resuming the initiative for the Brazilians. Even though Floo had a few more opportunities, the final score was 2-1.
Renato Gaucho’s squad has already faced formidable European opponents earlier in the competition. Although the Brazilians were closer to winning, the club’s cautious defensive style paid off in the 1/8 finals with a score of 2:0 against Inter and a score of 0:0 against Borussia Dortmund in the group. Consequently, Fluminense has shown a certain level, even if their average player age is high.
However, this will be Chelsea’s second straight encounter with a Brazilian club in the competition. Passing the runner-up Palmeiras in the 1/8 finals was his accomplishment. There, too, the final score was 2:1. The Blues’ triumph was more commanding. From the very beginning, they applied pressure and created opportunities. After dribbling past many defenders, Palméras fired low and scored in the 16th minute. Palmeiras equalised only after 53 minutes due to a lack of scoring opportunities. However, Chelsea kept creating opportunities, and Weverton scored in the 83rd minute when he fired into his own goal. Joao Pedro, a recent signing, had further scoring opportunities for the English after that.
There were two Brazilian teams in the competition that Maresca’s squad faced, which is an intriguing development. They faced Flamengo in their group and lost; they were strong in the first half but collapsed in the second. Yet, the so-called “pensioners” had no trouble in prior matches. Even though the match went into overtime, Chelsea easily prevailed against Benfica in the quarterfinals, 4:1.
How can I watch the Chelsea match highlights?
The highlights video will be available on the Chelsea highlights page shortly after the game.
Match of the Day will have highlights on BBC One from 10:30 pm on Sunday.
