Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has called on his team to match Fluminenses quality and energy in the first semi-final of the 2025 Club World Cup at the MetLife Stadium on Tuesday.
Kick-off is at 9pm CAT SA, GMT2
The Blues are bidding to reach the final for the third time, having lost 1-0 to Corinthians on their debut in 2012 before beating Palmeiras 2-1 in 2021 to lift the trophy.
Marescas side have already faced two Brazilian teams in the revamped intercontinental competition this year, going down 3-1 to Flamengo in the group stages but coming out on top against the Big Green a 2-1 win once more in the quarter-finals.
The slip-up against Big Mengo was their only defeat in the United States and the West Londoners have won their last three matches, including a 4-1 triumph over Benfica after extra time in the round of 16.