Chelsea and Palmeiras go to extra time at Club World Cup

Palmeiras’ midfielder Danilo (C) vies for the ball with Chelsea’s defender Antonio Rudiger (R) during the 2021 FIFA Club World Cup final football match between Brazil’s Palmeiras and England’s Chelsea at Mohammed Bin Zayed stadium in Abu Dhabi, on February 12, 2022. (Photo by KARIM SAHIB / AFP)

Chelsea were taken to extra time by Brazilian side Palmeiras in Saturday’s Club World Cup final as the match finished 1-1 after 90 minutes in Abu Dhabi.

Romelu Lukaku headed the European champions in front early in the second half, but Raphael Veiga equalised from the penalty spot for the Copa Libertadores winners 10 minutes later.

Both clubs are attempting to win the title for the first time.

Chelsea’s midfielder N’Golo Kante(C-L) vies for the ball with Palmeiras’ forward Wesley (C-R) during the 2021 FIFA Club World Cup final football match between Brazil’s Palmeiras and England’s Chelsea at Mohammed Bin Zayed stadium in Abu Dhabi, on February 12, 2022. (Photo by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP)

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