Standing in their way is Fluminense, who will become the third Brazilian side Chelsea have faced in the Club World Cup this summer after Flamengo and Palmeiras. The winner of Tuesday's tie in New Jersey will play Paris Saint-Germain or Real Madrid in Sunday's final - a chance to make history.

Fluminense were beaten finalists at the previous FIFA Club World Cup and have reached the semifinals of the expanded edition.

Former Fluminense forward João Pedro — playing his first matches for Chelsea after signing a deal earlier this month — spoiled the Brazilian club’s unexpected run.