Fri Jun 20 17:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Flamengo Faces Toughest Test Yet in Club World Cup Against Chelsea

**Philadelphia, PA -** Flamengo secured a 2-0 victory against Espérance of Tunisia in their FIFA Club World Cup debut, but face a significantly tougher challenge this Friday against Chelsea. The highly anticipated Group D match will take place at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia at 3 PM (Brasilia time).

Despite the opening win, columnist Mauro Beting believes Flamengo has “more to play” in this tournament, suggesting improvements are needed as they progress.

Chelsea also started strong, defeating Los Angeles FC with a similar 2-0 scoreline. The winner of Friday’s clash will take a giant leap toward the Round of 16, and potentially secure qualification depending on the outcome of the Los Angeles FC vs. Espérance match.

Flamengo’s Jorginho emphasized the team’s need to stay true to their playing style, stating, “Flamengo has to always be Flamengo because of the greatness of the club and the potential of the team. They have to play the way they have been playing, and the players feel comfortable doing what they have been doing with confidence, which is what is working. We have to continue on this path.”

Another member of the team stated,”It’s about playing our football, what we know, what Flamengo has been playing until today. There’s a game, let’s see what happens. It’s a question mark, everyone is anxious to see. Normally, Brazilian teams do not play against Europeans. I see Flamengo competing.”

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca praised Flamengo, calling them a “very good team” and acknowledging their impressive form. “They play good football, it’s nice to see them. They have many good players,” Maresca said. “The manager is an ex-Chelsea player. He played many years in Europe. Watching them, you realize they are living a very good moment. That’s why they are undefeated for many games in Brazil. They are organized, like any Brazilian team, full of quality players and coaches. We will have to be at our best to win the game.”

The match will be broadcast live on TV Globo (open TV), SporTV (cable), DAZN (streaming), CazéTV (YouTube), and Prime Video (streaming). Fans worldwide are eagerly awaiting what promises to be a thrilling encounter between two football powerhouses.

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