Chelsea have battled their way into the quarter-finals of the Club World Cup where they will now face Brazilian giants Palmeiras in Philadelphia for a place in the semi-finals
Chelsea take on Brazilian side Palmeiras in the quarter-finals of the Club World Cup. The much-discussed FIFA competition threw up its biggest shock so far this week with Manchester City falling at the last-16 stage to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal.
Enzo Maresca’s side now find themselves as the Premier League’s last representatives as they gun for a place in the semi-finals against Fluminense, who beat Inter Milan in the round of 16, or City’s Saudi-Arabian conquerors. However, they must first find a way past Brazil’s most storied and successful club in Palmeiras.
Chelsea made their way into the last eight after a colossal last-16 clash with Benfica that saw them triumph 4-1 after extra time. Goals from Reece James, Christopher Nkunku, Pedro Neto and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall ensured the Blues carry the English flag into the quarter-finals.
Palmeiras, meanwhile, came through a tough game with compatriots Botafogo to become the first team to book their place in the last eight thanks to Paulinho’s extra-time strike. Here, we take a look at all you need to know to watch the clash between Palmeiras and Chelsea for free.
What time doesPalmeiras vs Chelseakick-off?
The quarter-final tie will kick off at 9pm Friday local time, which is 2am UK time on Saturday. The game will take place at the Lincoln Financial Field, which is the home of the reigning Super Bowl champions, the Philadelphia Eagles.
Where can you watch Palmeiras vs Chelsea?
While Channel 5 have gained the rights to air a select number of games throughout the Club World Cup, the broadcaster is not showing Palmeiras vs Chelsea. However, DAZN are the tournament’s primary rights holder, with the streaming service showing every game live for free in the UK.
To watch the game, viewers can sign up to DAZN’s Freemium service. By signing up to the platform, customers won’t be subject to hidden costs and will be able to watch the games through the DAZN App via smart TV, phones, tablets and laptops.
If you want to sign up for no adverts, you can get your first month of DAZN for £19.99 for the first month, and then £24.99 per month after, which you can also cancel with 30 days’ notice. Viewers can also sign up via a 12-month contract for £9.99 per month. Fans can also pay out £119.99 in one lump sum for a year’s subscription.
What is the Palmeiras vs Chelseateam news?
Chelsea’s Benoit Badiashile looks certain to miss the tie after coming off injured against Benfica. Moises Caicedo will also sit out the fixture due to suspension. Nicolas Jackson, however, is set to make his return after a ban to give the Blues’ forward line a boost.
Palmerias coach Abel Ferreira will be without his round of 16 hero Paulinho. The Brazilian outfit will also be missing their captain Gustavo Gomez and Joaquin Piquerez through suspension. Palmerias’ Chelsea-bound star, Estevao, will be able to play against his future team, though.
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Watch the Club World Cup free on DAZN
The FIFA Club World Cup will see 32 of the world’s best club teams including Man City, Chelsea, Real Madrid, PSG and Bayern Munich play across 63 games from June 14-July 13.
Fans can watch every match live and for free by signing up to DAZN.