Joao Pedro's first start for Chelsea was a rather memorable one, as the newly signed $75-million striker scored both goals and the Blues beat Fluminense, Pedro's boyhood club, 2-0 in the semifinals of the 2025 Club World Cup on Tuesday.

The Brazilian, who started his career with Fluminense before moving to Britain, scored with a brilliant finish from outside the area in the first half and then calmed his celebration against his former club. That finish was followed by a thumping second-half goal to secure a final against Real Madrid or Paris Saint-Germain.

Looked right at home on his first Chelsea start. A superb curling effort broke the deadlock for the Blues, and he linked up well with Pedro Neto all night. Capped a fine performance with his and Chelsea's second after the break before being replaced by Nicolas Jackson.