Two of the best teams in their respective leagues meet up on Monday in Atlanta, as Chelsea and Los Angeles FC meet up in the group stage of the FIFA Club World Cup.

Chelsea have opened talks to sign a replacement for Jadon Sancho during the Club World Cup, according to reports in France. Sancho was hoping to earn a permanent move to Stamford Bridge after joining the Blues on loan from Manchester United last summer.

Chelsea and Los Angeles FC begin their Group D campaigns in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup this Monday at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.  The Premier League

Our three tips for Monday’s Club World Cup match between Chelsea and Los Angeles FC include a high-scoring win for the Blues

According to a report from Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg, FC Barcelona is meeting to discuss whether or not a transfer acquisition of Athletic Club winger Nico Williams is doable. With interest from Bayern Munich, Arsenal FC, and Chelsea FC, Williams has options, but seems to favor staying in Spain by moving to Barca:

Reigning US Open Cup holders LAFC meanwhile boast former EPL stars Hugo Lloris and striker Olivier Giroud amongst their lineup. Steve Cherundolo's team had to make it through a playoff against Mexican outfit Club America to reach the Club World Cup and come into today's game on an unbeaten run of 10 games.

Enzo Maresca confirmed Chelsea's plans to sign a new winger this summer and the Blues have made a fresh enquiry over a potential option.

Chelsea begin our Club World Cup adventure with a matchup against MLS contenders Los Angeles FC, who are the replacement team for Club León. On paper, we are the favorites for this game — and for all our group games — but LAFC are in decent form and in the middle of their season and we’re practically on holidays after a long-long season.