ReutersThis high-stakes encounter also rekindles memories of their last meeting – a dramatic 2013 Europa League final where Chelsea snatched a 2-1 victory with a last-minute goal. (REUTERS/Hannah Mckay)
Premier League powerhouse Chelsea face Portuguese giants Benfica in the Round of last 16 clash at the Bank of America Stadium this evening for a place in the Club World Cup quarter-finals.Making their tournament debut, Benfica impressed by topping Group C, finishing unbeaten with seven points. The Eagles opened with a 2-2 comeback draw against Boca Juniors, followed it up with a 6-0 demolition of Auckland City, and sealed top spot with a gritty 1-0 win over Bayern Munich.Chelsea, meanwhile, had a mixed group stage. They began with a 2-0 victory over LAFC, stumbled in a 3-1 loss to Flamengo, but responded with a dominant 3-0 performance against ES Tunis to finish second in Group D, just one point behind Flamengo.This high-stakes encounter also rekindles memories of their last meeting – a dramatic 2013 Europa League final where Chelsea snatched a 2-1 victory with a last-minute goal.HOW TO WATCH BENFICA VS CHELSEA CLASH LIVEMatch: Benfica vs ChelseaLive EventsVenue: Bank of America Stadium, CharlotteDate: June 28, SaturdayStart Time: 4pm ETWhere to Watch: DAZN(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)
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