Pedro Neto scored in the first half and Enzo Fernández in the 79th minute to give Chelsea a 2-0 win over LAFC at the Club World Cup.

Chelsea commenced their FIFA Club World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over LAFC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Pedro Neto's first-half goal set the tone, while Enzo Fernandez sealed the win with a late strike.

Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez each scored for Chelsea, and Liam Delap had an assist in his debut, as the Blues defeated LAFC 2-0 in the Club World Cup opener for both teams. It was Delap's first game for Chelsea after completing a £30 million transfer from Ipswich Town.