Unfamiliar opponents have been a consistent theme through Chelsea’s run to the final. In four of their six matches in the Club World Cup, Chelsea have met their opponents for the first time in history. Only one side in their run, Benfica, they have met more than twice. But Enzo Maresca’s side handled their draw with relative ease.

Back in the group stage of the competition, Brazilian side Flamengo stunningly defeated Chelsea 3-1. Flamengo's social media account proceeded to troll Chelsea multiple times, including one post with the score graphic and the caption "Easy win against London Blue!"