Chelsea secured a place in the FIFA Club World Cup final with a 2-0 victory over Fluminense in Tuesday’s semifinal — thanks to a sensational debut performance from new signing Jao Pedro.
Facing his former club, the Brazilian striker wasted no time in making his mark.
In the 16th minute, Pedro opened the scoring with a beautifully curved strike into the top far right corner, giving the Fluminense goalkeeper no chance.
The 23-year-old struck again in the 56th minute, latching onto a slick through pass from Enzo Fernández before unleashing a thunderous finish to double Chelsea’s lead and seal the win.
READ ALSO: Galatasaray Set to Snatch Nicolas Jackson if Chelsea Lands Osimhen — Turkish Insider
Pedro’s brace not only sent Chelsea into the final but also announced his arrival in style, as fans erupted with excitement over their new prolific forward.
Chelsea will now face either Paris Saint-Germain or Real Madrid in the final, as they aim to lift the prestigious global title.