Chelsea won 0-3 against Espérance Tunis in Philadelphia, USA, at the Club World Cup on Tuesday evening. As a result, the English team finished second in the group and will face Benfica in the round of sixteen.
Chelsea surprisingly lost the second group match against Flamengo 3-1, forcing trainer Enzo Maresca’s team to perform in the last group match with Espérance Tunis. The Londoners only needed a draw to reach the next round.
It soon became clear that Chelsea had little to fear from the champion of Tunisia. Tosin Adarabioyo and Liam Delap scored on the stroke of half-time for the Premier League club. Substitute Tyrique George determined the final score in stoppage time at Lincoln Financial Field.
Chelsea finished second in the group behind Flamengo, who drew 1-1 against bottom club Los Angeles FC. Because Flamengo had won the earlier mutual duel with Chelsea, the Brazilian club was already certain of the first place.
Chelsea will play against Benfica in the knock-out phase on Saturday, who finished first in group C. Bayern finished second behind the Portuguese. The German superpower will face Flamengo on Sunday.