Chelsea booked their place in the semi-final of the Fifa Club World Cup with a win over Brazilian club Palmeiras – despite Estevao Willian scoring against the club he is about to join.
Cole Palmer slotted in a 16th-minute opener and, after Estevao had levelled early in the second half, Malo Gusto’s cross deflected off defender Giay Agustin and into his own goal to seal victory.
A lot of the headlines though will go to Brazil’s teenage sensation Estevao, who scored a wonderful leveller from a tight angle in the 53rd minute.
The 18-year-old Brazil international will now complete a move to Chelsea, in a deal that could be worth £52m.
Meanwhile, the Blues gave a debut to £55m signing Joao Pedro, who joined from Brighton just two days ago, but both Liam Delap and Levi Colwill picked up yellow cards and are suspended for the semi-final while captain Reece James picked up an injury in the warm up.
Chelsea will next face Fluminense in the semi-final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Tuesday.
