Chelsea face Brazilian opposition for only the third time in a competitive fixture on Friday when they battle Flamengo at the 2025 Club World Cup.
The Blues got their campaign underway with a 2–0 victory over Major League Soccer side LAFC courtesy of goals from Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernández either side of half-time. They face a sterner challenge in Flamengo, however, with the 2022 Copa Libertadores winners also triumphing 2–0 in their first outing of the tournament.
Enzo Maresca boasts one of the deepest and most talented squads in the competition but has no need to make significant changes to his starting lineup following victory in the opening round.
Here is how Chelsea could line up against Flamengo.






