🏆 Chelsea vs Benfica: Extra-Time Blitz Seals Stunning 4-1 Win | Club World Cup 2025 Highlights

 

Date: 28 June 2025
Venue: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, USA
Event: FIFA Club World Cup 2025 – Round of 16

🔥 Chelsea Crush Benfica in Extra Time to Reach Quarter-Finals vs Palmeiras

In one of the most thrilling fixtures of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, Chelsea FC stormed past SL Benfica with a dominant 4-1 win after extra time, securing their spot in the quarter-finals where they will face Brazilian giants Palmeiras.

The match had it all — goals, a weather delay, VAR drama, a red card, and a dramatic late comeback. Fans were treated to an electrifying 120 minutes of football in Charlotte.

⚽ Match Summary: SL Benfica 1-4 Chelsea FC (AET)

Goal ScorerTime
Reece James (Chelsea)64'
Angel Di Maria (Benfica – Penalty)90+5'
Christopher Nkunku (Chelsea)108'
Pedro Neto (Chelsea)114'
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Chelsea)117'

🌀 Match Highlights & Turning Points

🔹 Reece James’ Clever Free-Kick Opens the Scoring

Chelsea took the lead in the 64th minute when Reece James stepped up for a free-kick on the left flank. Instead of crossing, he surprised everyone with a powerful shot that beat the Benfica goalkeeper at the near post.

🔹 Benfica’s Last-Gasp Equalizer by Di Maria

As stoppage time approached, VAR awarded Benfica a penalty for a handball by Malo Gusto. Veteran winger Angel Di Maria calmly converted it in the 95th minute to level the score at 1-1.

🔹 Extra-Time Explosion by Chelsea

Early in extra time, Benfica substitute Gianluca Prestianni received a second yellow card, reducing his side to 10 men. Chelsea capitalized ruthlessly, netting three goals in just 9 minutes from Nkunku, Neto, and Dewsbury-Hall to seal the win.

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