Flamengo makes history: second South American team to thrash European giant Chelsea

Flamengo made history by becoming only the second South American team to defeat a European giant by multiple goals in a FIFA international club competition, beating Chelsea 3-1 in their Club World Cup Group D match in Philadelphia.

Trailing after the first half, Flamengo surged in the second half with goals from Bruno Henrique, Danilo, and Wallace Yan, securing their second consecutive win in the tournament.

Henrique, who was named man of the match, highlighted the impact of the passionate Flamengo supporters among the 54,019 fans at Lincoln Financial Field. "I noticed that we had the advantage. We had the fans on our side," he said.

This victory marks a significant milestone, as the last time a South American team defeated a European side by multiple goals in such a competition was in 2000, when Vasco da Gama beat Manchester United 3-1, according to ESPN Research.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca expressed his reaction to the surprising loss, underscoring the unexpected nature of Flamengo's dominant performance.

Flamengo's win not only boosts their confidence but also cements their place in football history as a formidable force capable of toppling European giants on the global stage.

Flamengo made history by defeating Chelsea 3-1 in the Club World Cup, becoming only the second South American team to thrash a European giant in a FIFA international club competition since Vasco da Gama's 2000 win over Manchester United. Goals from Bruno Henrique, Danilo, and Wallace Yan secured the victory.