Atlanta, Georgia – E be like say football wahala don land for Mercedes-Benz Stadium, as LAFC go face Chelsea FC for the first match of FIFA Club World Cup 2025 this Monday. Plenty people dey expect gbolohun for dis matchup wey go see two giants from different worlds collide, abi who no wan enjoy some fizzy football drama?
LAFC, wey don knack ground since dem join MLS for 2018, dey come as underdogs but no underestimate their firepower. John Thorrington, the LAFC Co-President and General Manager drop him own gist as dem prepare for Chelsea, saying, “We fit be underdogs but we go show say we no dey joke.” (E no easy to carry underdog title, but make we see how dem go use am play).
This match no be ordinary fight, na encounter between one 120-year-old club wey never ever see relegation from EPL and one fresh crew wey don win plenty matches since dem start. LAFC don get their slot for dis tournament after dem carry Club América 2-1 for playoff. Na dem and Chelsea dey share Group D with plenty more excitement from Espérance de Tunis and CR Flamengo.
For Chelsea side, Enzo Maresca don make dem retire their bad luck as dem go enter dis match as four-time winner for EPL selection wey finish fourth. Last two weeks, dem comot plenty style, as dem beat Real Betis 4-1 to win UEFA Conference League. Omo, nobody fit downplay Chelsea, their squad dey loaded with many young talents and match experience. Palmer, the attacking midfielder wey dey gather goals anyhow, na im be their main man with Mad goals for last season.
Before dem face LAFC, both teams sabi sey training go happen on Friday, LAFC dey prepare at Mercer University while Chelsea dey shine their boots for Philadelphia Union ground. Dis tournament no go just be ordinary o, as LAFC dey gree take their chances and Chelsea ready to flex muscles.
LAFC don skillfully remain unbeaten for 10 matches, with Denis Bouanga leading the charge, scoring 48 league goals since 2023. Bouanga no dey play small kid, he don show wetin e fit do, dey take real shots at goalkeeper foes and scoring late to win matches. But the Chelsea defense no go wan catch cold either, as Lloris dey guard the back with dexterity.
Make we no forget say Chelsea don sign new players like Delap and Sarr. E mean say dem dey plot strategy wey go fit confuse LAFC defensive lines. But dis match no be one-man show; both got heat and fans few can dismiss.
As dem prepare to entertain fans with ball-shaking moves and dramatic twists, dey go show say football na true love matter. Whether LAFC go surprise everybody or Chelsea go crush dem, the anticipation dey high, and fans dey yan say dem wan carry palm wine come watch the show. Na so we dey! Make una mark di date, e go sure pass!
