ATLANTA – The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 continued as Los Angeles FC fell 2-nil against Chelsea FC in Group D on Monday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Pedro Neto placed the English side in front in the 34’ with some nifty footwork inside the box to beat LAFC defender Ryan Hollingshead and strike past Hugo Lloris. Nicolas Jackson supplied a perfectly timed through pass for the assist.
Denis Bouanga had a chance on goal in the 57’ minute, but Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sánchez denied the effort.
Enzo Fernández extended Chelsea’s lead in the 79’ to widen the gap against the California side.
Olivier Giroud came off the bench for the MLS side to start the second half against his former club.
LAFC midfielder Igor Jesus stood out with five forced turnovers and nine ball recoveries, the most of any player in the encounter.
The Black and Gold will continue its campaign against Espérance Sportive de Tunis on Friday in Nashville, Tennessee.
