Pedro Neto scored in the first half and Enzo Fernandez in the 79th minute to give Chelsea a 2-0 win over Los Angeles FC in Group D’s FIFA Club World Cup 2025 opener on Monday (June 17). Chelsea put pressure on LAFC goalkeeper Hugo Lloris early in the match.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has described his team’s 2-0 victory over Los Angeles FC in their opening game of the Club World Cup as a “very good result.”Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez found the net in each half to give the Blues a comfortable win over the MLS side.

Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez scored as the Blues started their Club World Cup campaign with a win, but the game was played in front of a sparse crowd in Atlanta

Los Angeles FC goalkeeper Hugo Lloris faced Chelsea for a 24th time overall – his most appearances against one opponent – but he has won just four of those meetings after this defeat