By akshaymenon33@gmail.com Posted on June 17, 2025 | by Akshay, your True Blue from India
Oh, what a night, Blues! The Bridge may be miles away, but last night, it felt like Chelsea was back in rhythm and how! Facing LAFC in the Club World Cup opener, we didn’t just win. We arrived. A controlled, classy, and clinical 2‑0 win and trust me, it felt so damn good.
⚽ Pedro Neto, You Beauty!
First things first — Pedro Neto… take a bow!
34th minute, LAFC just beginning to find their feet, and boom Neto slices through the backline like warm butter on toast. A silky one‑two with Jackson, little shift, bang — bottom corner. That goal? Pure Stamford Bridge class.
He didn’t just score, he set the tone. Hungry, pressing, confident — exactly what we’ve missed in that final third.
🧠 Enzo = Composure
Fast forward to the 79th minute. The game could’ve gone flat. But guess who steps up? Enzo Fernández. Cool as ice.
Liam Delap — more on him in a second — whips in a perfect low cross, and Enzo slots it in at the far post like he’s been doing it all his life. No fuss. No wild swing. Just cold-blooded control. That’s the Enzo we dreamed of.
🧨 Liam Delap – A Debut to Dream Of
Let’s talk about Liam Delap, shall we? Came on with fire in his boots. The kid looked fearless. That assist? Pinpoint.
Not gonna lie, I didn’t expect him to be that sharp. But the way he found Enzo with that whipped ball, I jumped off my chair. If this is how he starts, I’m buzzing to see what’s next.
🪑 Empty Seats, Full Hearts?
Okay, real talk — the stadium vibe was… meh. Only 22,000 fans in a 70k+ arena? Felt weird. Even Maresca said it lacked soul.
But you know what? The lads didn’t let it affect them. We kept our shape, moved the ball well, and looked like a unit that wants this trophy.
🔥 What Fired Me Up
- Neto’s swagger. That man looks hungry.
- Delap showing real Premier League potential.
- Midfield working like a machine — tidy, tight, and forward-thinking.
😎 What I’m Watching Next
- Will Delap get a start vs Flamengo? (He’s earned it!)
- Will Enzo finally find consistency in goalscoring?
- Can we keep this balance when it matters most?
🗣️ Final Word
This was a True Blue performance. Nothing flashy, just pure control and confidence. If this is how we start the Club World Cup — I’m telling you, bring on the next one.
The Bridge Chronicles has officially kicked off… and this is just the beginning.
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