Group D kicked off play at the Club World Cup with Chelsea defeating Los Angeles FC 2-0, showing why they are one of the favorites to win the Club World Cup. The Blues got off to a good start with Liam Delap making his debut and assisting the second goal to Enzo Fernandez.

Chelsea’s back line held firm, repelling late threats from an LAFC squad boosted by the introduction of veteran striker Olivier Giroud at halftime.

After Chelsea's 2-0 victory over Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) in the first game of the FIFA Club World Cup's group stage, manager Enzo Maresca didn’t talk first about goals or tactics; he talked about the crowd. Or more accurately, the lack of one.