Chelsea’s 4-1 win over Benfica was strange. The match went to extra time tied 1-1, and the two clubs were forced off the pitch for a two-hour weather delay, but the Blues were deserving winners. Chelsea created 2.7 expected goals and four big scoring chances in the contest, while holding Benfica to just 1.2 xG and one big chance.

The scoreline was a repeat of Chelsea's victory when the teams met in the final of the Club World Cup under the tournament's old guise in 2022.