What to look out for on Club World Cup 2025 day 3️⃣
What to look out for on Club World Cup 2025 day 3️⃣
The FIFA Club World Cup is officially off and running with a full round of games.
Here's what you can expect on day three.
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Who is playing today? 👀
Premier League heavyweights Chelsea kick things off both for the day and in Group D when they take on LAFC at the Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Enzo Maresca's side are coming off the back of a solid season in which they sealed Champions League qualification while also winning the Conference League final.
The Major League Soccer outfit, meanwhile head into the clash with a 10-game unbeaten run in all competitions and ex-Blues forward Olivier Giroud in their ranks.
Elsewhere, there's a meeting of true footballing royalty as Boca Juniors face off against Benfica in Miami before Flamengo entertain ES Tunis in Philadelphia
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Player to watch 🔎
Liam Delap joined Chelsea ahead of the tournament with lofty expectations.
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Not only did the striker inherit the infamous no.9 shirt upon his reported £30m move to Stamford Bridge but also was touted by Maresca as England's future marksman.
It's easy to see why hopes are high for Delap after scoring 12 goals in 37 Premier League outings as Ipswich Town's long-awaited return ended in relegation.
Delap will face competition from fellow front man Nicolas Jackson to lead the line in Atlanta, with Maresca refusing to confirm him as an automatic starter.
But the 22-year-old is ready to ignite if called upon by the Londoners.
Must-watch video 🎥
Several Club World Cup teams have set up public open in the United States but Flamengo may have taken the crown for the best so far.
Fun facts 📊
Chelsea will play at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium for a third year running
Flamengo first took part in the Club World Cup in 2019, when they lost the final to Liverpool
Vangelis Pavlidis produced 26 goal involvements during Benfica's second-place finish in Liga Portugal
Our prediction
Chelsea 4-0 LAFC
Boca Juniors 1-1 Benfica
Flamengo 3-0 ES Tunis
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