As Chelsea gears up for a vital clash against Benfica in the knockout stages of the FIFA Club World Cup, fans are buzzing with anticipation! Unlike many international club tournaments, these knockout rounds are do-or-die, and tonight's match will determine if the Blues advance to the quarterfinals.

Benfica is no easy opponent; the Portuguese powerhouse boasts an impressive record, having taken down Auckland City and even more notably, Bayern Munich, in their group matches. Their only setback was a draw against Boca Juniors, where they impressively rallied from a 2-0 deficit to secure a point. Since that match, Benfica has been a force, going on a ferocious scoring spree without conceding a single goal – they’ve netted nine goals in the process!

To face this formidable challenge, Chelsea fans are calling for nothing less than their strongest lineup. According to the WAGNH Community, eight players were practically automatic selections, each garnering over 85% of the votes. Two other spots had solid backing, while one contentious choice barely scraped over 50%.

The Fans' Tactical Formation: 4-2-3-1!

The favored formation is a classic 4-2-3-1, with the following players topping the charts: - **Goalkeeper:** Sánchez (64%) - **Defenders:** Cucurella (95%), Colwill (93%), Tosin (67%), James (85%) - **Midfielders:** Enzo (87%), Caicedo (94%) - **Forwards:** Madueke (55%), Palmer (95%), Neto (92%) - **Striker:** Delap (98%) Also worth mentioning are the likes of Roméo Lavia and Trevoh Chalobah, each with around 37%, while the young talents Andrey Santos, Tyrique George, and Josh Acheampong received votes in the teens.

With the fans rallying behind their ultimate XI, it’s clear that the stakes are high. Will Chelsea’s strongest lineup rise to the occasion against Benfica? Stay tuned as the action unfolds!