Enzo Maresca Voices Disappointment Over Low Attendance at Chelsea‘s Club World Cup 2025 Match

Atlanta – Despite a 2-0 victory over Los Angeles FC (LAFC) in their Club World Cup 2025 debut, chelsea manager Enzo Maresca voiced his disappointment regarding the low attendance at Mercedes-Benz Stadium [[1]]. The match,held early Tuesday morning,saw goals from Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez,securing three points for the Blues.

Sparse Crowd mars Chelsea’s Victory

The Mercedes-Benz Stadium, boasting a capacity of 70,000, only saw 22,137 spectators, filling approximately 30% of the seats. Maresca expressed his surprise, stating, “A good match, the team performed well. I feel a bit strange. You no, the stadium is almost empty. Not full,” as quoted by The Athletic.

Did You Know? the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with Atlanta’s mercedes-Benz Stadium hosting multiple matches [[2]].

The visibly empty stadium raised concerns for FIFA, the tournament organizer, especially after similar scenes in the Inter Miami vs. Al Ahly match.Reports indicated that an hour before kickoff, the stadium remained largely empty, leading to some fans with upper-level tickets being relocated to lower sections.

Fan Demographics at the Match

Chelsea supporters comprised the majority of the attendees, while around 3,000 LAFC fans occupied the tribune behind the goal. LAFC’s participation in the Club world Cup came after Club Leon, a mexican club, was excluded due to ownership conflicts. LAFC then secured their spot by defeating Club America in a play-in match on May 31.

Pro Tip: Arriving early to matches, especially in large stadiums, can definitely help avoid long lines and secure better seating options.

Looking Ahead: Chelsea vs. Flamengo

Chelsea’s next challenge is against Flamengo at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Saturday, June 21. Maresca anticipates a more vibrant atmosphere, acknowledging the passionate Brazilian fanbase. “What is certain is that the next match will be more exciting because we know that the Brazilian team supporters are always a lot. So we have to prepare for the next fight.”

Will the atmosphere be diffrent in Philadelphia? What are your predictions for the Chelsea vs. Flamengo match?

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