Chelsea booked their place in the Club World Cup quarter-final after claiming a 4-1 victory over Benfica at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.
Fortaleza defender David Luiz is expecting a "great game" when his two former clubs, Chelsea and Flamengo clash in the Club World Cup on Friday evening.
Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo says his side are highly confident heading into their Club World Cup Group D encounter against Flamengo on Friday evening.
Champions Liverpool will defend their title against Bournemouth, while Manchester United play Arsenal in the opening weekend of the 2025-26 Premier League season.
Chelsea and Flamengo claimed wins, while Benfica came from two goals down to secure a draw against Boca Juniors at the Club World Cup.
Thirty-two of the best club sides on the planet go head-to-head to be crowned Club World Cup champions, writes Nick Said.
Chelsea have completed a deal to sign French teenage defender Mamadou Sarr from Ligue 1 club RC Strasbourg.
Chelsea were crowned UEFA Europa Conference League champions after they came from behind to beat Real Betis 4-1 at the Wrocław Stadium in Poland.
Arsenal and Chelsea both secured victories, while Manchester United suffered a defeat in Sunday's action of the Premier League.
The drought continues for Cole Palmer after missing his first senior penalty during Chelsea's Premier League against Leicester City on Sunday.