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Chelsea Beat LAFC 2-0 to Top Group D in Club World Cup Opener

Liam Delap assisted on debut in front of just 22,137 spectators at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

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Overview

  • Chelsea opened their expanded 32-team Club World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over LAFC, moving to the top of Group D.
  • New £30 million signing Liam Delap provided the assist for Enzo Fernandez’s goal after coming off the bench.
  • The Group D match drew only 22,137 fans to the 71,000-capacity Mercedes-Benz Stadium following a 3 p.m. local kickoff.
  • All 63 tournament fixtures are available for free streaming on DAZN as clubs vie for shares of a $1 billion prize pool.
  • Chelsea will face Flamengo in their next Group D match on Friday in Philadelphia.