The third day of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup showcased energetic and entertaining performances, especially when it came to fresh encounters between European and Latin American sides. The game between Argentina's Boca Juniors and Portugal's Benfica was really interesting. In addition, Chelsea opened their campaign in the tournament with a precious 2-0 win.
ES Tunis were the second Arabic and African team to begin their campaign in the tournament after Al Ahly.
Group D: Flamengo 2–0 ES Tunis
Flamengo dominated possession with 80% and limited Espérance to just two attempts on goal.
◼️ Flamengo saca candidatura.
Le tocó ‘hora NBA’ y el Mengão empezó muy bien el Mundial. Aguantó bien el Espérance de Tunis, pero Flamengo tiene mucha pólvora. De Arrascaeta -ya un veterano- golpeó y el 2-0 de Luiz Araújo es una barbaridad. Qué preciosidad de disparo.#FIFACWC pic.twitter.com/oLFo7jevW1
— Eugenio Muñoz Fernández (@eugemf7) June 17, 2025
The first goal came in the 17th minute when Guillermo Varela delivered a cross to Luiz Araujo, who passed the ball into the path of Arrascaeta to hit the nets.
The second goal was scored by Luiz Araujo in the 70th minute, assisted by Jorginho.
It should be mentioned that the supporters of both teams decorated the venue with their enthusiastic chants, and signing.
Group D: Chelsea FC 2–0 Los Angeles FC
Chelsea began their 2025 Club World Cup campaign with a solid 2–0 victory over Los Angeles FC.
Cole Palmer 🤝Oliver Giroud 💙🤍
Olivier Giroud's return to face Chelsea marks his first competitive match against his former club since joining LAFC in 2024, adding a layer of nostalgia to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 opener.#FIFACWC #CFC pic.twitter.com/NNeozz0jNh
— Moby (@Mobymedi_a12) June 17, 2025
Pedro Neto opened the scoring in the 34th minute. In the 79th minute, substitute Liam Delap made an immediate impact, assisting Enzo Fernandez's goal with a perfect cross.
Group C: Boca Juniors 2–2 Benfica
In a thrilling game, Boca Juniors and Benfica played to a 2–2 draw. Both teams showcased attacking powers, with Boca Juniors' Rodrigo Battaglia and Benfica's Ángel Di María each scoring for their sides.
#FIFACWC | ¡GOL EN EL MUNDIAL DE CLUBES!
🇦🇷Boca Juniors 2-0 Benfica🇵🇹: Rodrigo Battaglia (27) incrementa el marcador para el conjunto "Xeneize". pic.twitter.com/HXlVeY15dB
— Emisoras Unidas Deportes (@EUDeportes) June 16, 2025
The match was a representation of the competitive mood of both teams.
The game also witnessed several moments of attraction represented in red and yellow cards, heavy VAR check moments, and unscored chances.
#Boca_Juniors 🇦🇷 squander their lead and settle for a 2-2 draw with #Benfica 🇵🇹 in the first round of Group C of the #2025_Club_World_Cup ⬅️ in a match that saw 3 red cards. pic.twitter.com/RpNZst9DlN
— MALAININE (@CHM_iNEWS) June 17, 2025
The Boca way. Caño + Gol. @BocaJrsOficial | #FIFACWC pic.twitter.com/SjqWWflTSM
— FIFA Club World Cup (@FIFACWC) June 17, 2025
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