Match report

Chelsea Defeats Los Angeles FC 2-0 in FIFA Club World Cup

Chelsea
Chelsea
2–0
FT
Los Angeles FC
Los Angeles FC
Jun 16, 2025

Chelsea dominated against Los Angeles FC to secure a 2-0 victory in their FIFA Club World Cup match on June 16, 2025. P. Neto and E. Fernandez were the goal scorers for Chelsea, who controlled the game despite several key substitutions and yellow cards.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Chelsea 2–0 Los Angeles FC
  • • P. Neto scored in the 34th minute with an assist from N. Jackson
  • • E. Fernandez netted the second goal in the 79th minute, assisted by L. Delap
  • • R. James and Tosin Adarabioyo were given yellow cards for Chelsea
  • • Sergi Palencia received a late yellow card in injury time for Los Angeles FC

Lineups

Chelsea

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Robert Sánchez (G)
  • 24 R. James (D)
  • 4 T. Adarabioyo (D)
  • 6 L. Colwill (D)
  • 3 Marc Cucurella (D)
  • 45 R. Lavia (M)
  • 25 M. Caicedo (M)
  • 7 Pedro Neto (M)
  • 10 C. Palmer (M)
  • 11 N. Madueke (M)
  • 15 N. Jackson (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 Dário Essugo
  • 18 C. Nkunku
  • 9 L. Delap
  • 32 T. George
  • 8 E. Fernández
  • 27 M. Gusto
  • 19 M. Sarr
  • 22 K. Dewsbury-Hall
  • 17 Andrey Santos
  • 23 T. Chalobah
  • 5 B. Badiashile
  • 38 Marc Guiu
  • 30 A. Anselmino
  • 12 F. Jørgensen
  • 34 J. Acheampong

Los Angeles FC

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 H. Lloris (G)
  • 14 Sergi Palencia (D)
  • 33 A. Long (D)
  • 4 E. Segura (D)
  • 24 R. Hollingshead (D)
  • 11 T. Tillman (M)
  • 6 Igor Jesus (M)
  • 8 M. Delgado (M)
  • 27 N. Ordaz (F)
  • 17 J. Ebobisse (F)
  • 99 D. Bouanga (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 Y. Yeboah
  • 5 Marlon
  • 23 F. Amaya
  • 9 O. Giroud
  • 30 D. Martínez
  • 77 A. Wibowo
  • 25 M. Chanot
  • 80 O. Holm
  • 12 T. Hasal
  • 43 A. Saldaña
  • 91 N. Tafari
  • 21 R. Raposo
  • 18 D. Ochoa

Timeline

  1. Chelsea
    34' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Neto · Assist: N. Jackson
  2. Chelsea
    36' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    R. James

    Foul

  3. Los Angeles FC
    38' Los Angeles FC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Ordaz · On: D. Martínez
  4. Chelsea
    45' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    Tosin Adarabioyo

    Foul

  5. Chelsea
    46' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Lavia · On: E. Fernandez
  6. Los Angeles FC
    46' Los Angeles FC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Ebobisse · On: O. Giroud
  7. Los Angeles FC
    58' Los Angeles FC Card · Yellow Card
    D. Martínez

    Off the ball foul

  8. Chelsea
    64' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Jackson · On: L. Delap
  9. Chelsea
    64' Chelsea subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Noni Madueke · On: T. George
  10. Chelsea
    75' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    M. Cucurella

    Foul

  11. Chelsea
    79' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Fernandez · Assist: L. Delap
  12. Los Angeles FC
    81' Los Angeles FC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Igor Jesus · On: F. Amaya
  13. Chelsea
    84' Chelsea subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Caicedo · On: Dário Essugo
  14. Chelsea
    84' Chelsea subst · Substitution 6
    Off: C. Palmer · On: C. Nkunku
  15. Los Angeles FC
    87' Los Angeles FC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Delgado · On: Y. Yeboah
  16. Los Angeles FC
    87' Los Angeles FC subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Timothy Tillman · On: Marlon
  17. Los Angeles FC
    90'+2 Los Angeles FC Card · Yellow Card
    Sergi Palencia

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Chelsea Los Angeles FC
Fouls 11 11
Pass Accuracy 92% 86%
Offsides 1 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 7
Corners 7 1
Total Passes 718 384
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 8 1
Shots on Target 6 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 2
Possession 65% 35%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 660 329
Shots Inside Box 11 3
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 6 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ P. Neto's goal in the 34th minute broke the deadlock and set the tone for Chelsea, who maintained their lead until the end.
  • ▸ E. Fernandez's second goal in the 79th minute sealed Chelsea’s victory, making it difficult for Los Angeles FC to stage a comeback.