Nick: Chelsea were in control throughout and never seriously under threat. While Pedro rightly takes the headlines, there were good performances all round, including from Malo Gusto, Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez and Neto. Looking forward to the final, where Chelsea have every chance.

“It doesn’t make sense for Brazil to try to compete with European clubs in terms of finances,” Fluminense coach Renato Gaúcho said through a translator. “Brazilian clubs trade players and sell them to Europe so they can survive, and that’s been true even since I was a player.”

João Pedro couldn’t have scripted his full Chelsea debut any better.The Brazilian striker marked his first start for the Blues with two brilliant goals in a 3–0 win over Fluminense - the very