LIVE: Chelsea vs Benfica – FIFA Club World Cup
Chelsea entertain Benfica in the round of 16 at the FIFA Club World Cup.
The match at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, kicks off at 4pm (21:00 GMT).
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