PHOTOS: Club World Cup - Chelsea vs Club Leon

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PHOTOS: Club World Cup - Chelsea vs Club Leon

Atlanta opens Club World Cup with small crowd but good reviews as Chelsea faces Los Angeles FC Monday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson (15) goes up for a header during the Club World Cup group D soccer match between Chelsea and Los Angeles FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday, June 16, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Los Angeles FC forward Denis Bouanga (99) disputes the ball against Chelsea midfielder Moisés Caicedo (25) during the Club World Cup group D soccer match between Chelsea and Los Angeles FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday, June 16, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Los Angeles FC defender Maxime Chanot (25) battles for the ball against Chelsea defender Malo Gusto (27) during the Club World Cup group D soccer match between Chelsea and Los Angeles FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday, June 16, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Chelsea midfielder Dario Essugo (14) reacts after missing an opportunity during the Club World Cup Group D soccer match between Chelsea and Los Angeles FC at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday, June 16, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Chelsea forward LiIam Delap (9) controls the ball during the Club World Cup group D soccer match between Chelsea and Los Angeles FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday, June 16, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández (8), right, points to Chelsea forward Liam Delap (9) after his assist for his goal during the Club World Cup Group D soccer match between Chelsea and Los Angeles FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday, June 16, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Los Angeles FC forward Jeremy Ebobisse (17) clears the ball away fromChelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo (4) during the Club World Cup group D soccer match between Chelsea and Los Angeles FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday, June 16, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Chelsea defender Levi Colwill (6) battles for the ball against Los Angeles FC forward Jeremy Ebobisse (17) during the Club World Cup group D soccer match between Chelsea and Los Angeles FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday, June 16, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Los Angeles FC forward Denis Bouanga (99) attempts to dribble between Chelsea players during the Club World Cup group D soccer match between Chelsea and Los Angeles FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday, June 16, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández (8) connects with the ball to score his team’s second goal during the Club World Cup Group D soccer match between Chelsea and Los Angeles FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday, June 16, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Chelsea and Los Angeles FC are introduced before their match in the Club World Cup group D at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday, June 16, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Los Angeles FC forward Nathan Ordaz (27, left, and Chelsea midfielder Moisés Caicedo (25) battle for the ball during their Club World Cup group D match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday, June 16, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo (4, center) controls the ball against Los Angeles FC forward Jeremy Ebobisse (17) during their Club World Cup group D match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday, June 16, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Chelsea midfielder Mykhaylo Mudryk (10, left) and Los Angeles FC midfielder Marco Delgado (8) battle for a ball during their Club World Cup group D match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday, June 16, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Chelsea midfielder Mykhaylo Mudryk (10) controls the ball against Los Angeles FC during a Club World Cup group D match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday, June 16, 2025, in Atlanta. Chelsea won 2-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Chelsea forward Liam Delap (9) passes the ball away from Los Angeles FC defender Eddie Segura (4, right) and Los Angeles FC goalkeeper Hugo Lloris (1) during the first half of the Club World Cup group D match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday, June 16, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Goal is shown on the haloboard after Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández scored a second half goal against against Los Angeles FC during their Club World Cup group D match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday, June 16, 2025, in Atlanta. Chelsea won 2-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku (18) controls the ball next to an Atlanta sign during their match against Los Angeles FC during a Club World Cup group D match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday, June 16, 2025, in Atlanta. Chelsea won 2-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Chelsea forward Pedro Neto (7, left) attempts a corner kick during the second half of their match against Los Angeles FC in the Club World Cup group D at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday, June 16, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Los Angeles FC midfielder Igor Jesus (6) walks by a FIFA sign as players from Chelsea and Los Angeles FC are introduced before their match in the Club World Cup group D at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday, June 16, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Chelsea, left, and Los Angeles FC are introduced before their match in the Club World Cup group D at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday, June 16, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson (15) goes up for a header during the Club World Cup group D soccer match between Chelsea and Los Angeles FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday, June 16, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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