Despite the challenge, LAFC have plenty of experience in tournament situations. Last season, they won the 2024 U.S. Open Cup, and previously claimed the 2022 MLS Cup and advanced to the final of the 2023 Concacaf Champions Cup, where they lost to the aforementioned Léon.

Chelsea cruised, LAFC somewhat competed, but the empty seats that greeted the Club World Cup's Atlanta debut couldn't be overlooked.

Chelsea finally carve through LAFC's defence. A wonderful pass from Jackson releases Neto who Cruyff turns his man and lashes a powerful finish into the bottom corner. 1-0 to the Blues. Chelsea are applying all the pressure and Neto whips a couple of dangerous crosses into the box. LAFC are holding firm though and the score remains 0-0.

Chelsea kicked off their 2025 Club World Cup campaign with victory over LAFC at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Monday.

Liam Delap made an instant impact for Chelsea as they defeated Los Angeles FC 2-0 in their Club World Cup opener.

With just one day left before the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup kicks off, LAFC star forward Denis Bouanga is still riding the emotional high of the goal that booked his team’s place in the tournament. The Gabon international delivered the decisive strike in extra time during the playoff match that eliminated Club América and secured LAFC's spot in the competition,