The 3️⃣ key players in Flamengo’s win over Chelsea | OneFootball

The 'Mengão' surprised the 'Blues' with a victory that allows them to top the Group D standings in the FIFA Club World Cup.

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Another blow from South America to Europe! Flamengo defeated Chelsea 3-1 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia and took the top spot in Group D of the FIFA Club World Cup.

The English team started strong, but the Brazilians came back in a second-half surge that also saw Senegalese player Nicolas Jackson get sent off. Here at OneFootball, we'll tell you who the protagonists were...

Pedro Neto was lethal, but it wasn't enough

The Portuguese winger, who also scored in his Chelsea debut, netted the 1-0 for the 'Blues' in the first half. He was also the player with the most successful dribbles (3) in the match. His performance was very solid, the only one who played well alongside Moisés Caicedo on the London team, which faded away as the minutes passed and was complicated by Jackson's red card.

Gonzalo Plata and two key assists

Great game from the Ecuadorian striker. Always very involved in the Brazilian team's attacking phase. He led the charge for the comeback and contributed with two assists: first with a precise header to the post for Bruno Henrique to score the equalizer (62') and then with a bit of luck for Wallace Yan to score the third goal (83').

Bruno Henrique, immediate impact and MVP

The 'Mengão' captain was the star of the match. He only needed 10 minutes on the field (he came on for Giorgian de Arrascaeta at 56') to score the equalizing goal and provide the assist for his team's second goal. Always active on the left wing, he won duels, forced errors, and showed his leadership in the hottest moments. He was the difference-maker in the comeback.

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