Chelsea secured a 1-4 win against Benfica despite a lengthy weather delay.
Caicedo is set to miss the quarter-final due to a yellow card suspension.
Chelsea’s relentless season saw them triumph in their 61st match, overcoming a marathon encounter influenced by unpredictable American weather and meticulous VAR checks, pushing the game into extra time at the Bank of America Stadium.
The match featured an unusual conclusion. After a near two-hour suspension caused by a thunderstorm, Benfica scored a controversial penalty upon resumption. This was followed by a red card and, unexpectedly, Christopher Nkunku’s decisive goal, advancing Chelsea to the Club World Cup quarter-finals.
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