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The Digest:

New Chelsea signing Joao Pedro netted two goals on his debut start, leading the Blues to a decisive 2-0 victory over Brazil’s Fluminense. This stellar performance, a true Debut's Double, secured Chelsea's spot in the FIFA Club World Cup final on Tuesday, setting up a showdown against either Real Madrid or Paris Saint-Germain.

Key Points:
  • New signing João Pedro scored two goals.
  • Chelsea defeated Fluminense 2-0 in the semi-final.
  • The match took place at MetLife Stadium.
  • João Pedro joined Chelsea from Brighton for £60 million.
  • He refused to celebrate against his former club, Fluminense.
  • Fluminense’s impressive tournament run ended.
  • Chelsea will face another European giant in the final.
Joao Pedro, signed just last week, opened the scoring in the 18th minute and added his second shortly before the hour mark. Despite Fluminense's efforts, including a disallowed penalty via VAR, Chelsea's superior strength prevailed, ensuring a European club will lift the trophy.

Sources: Sky Sports, AFP