The people’s choice against Benfica: All aboard the strongest XIChelsea faces a crucial single-leg FIFA Club World Cup knockout match against undefeated Benfica. The Portuguese side, boasting wins against Auckland City and Bayern Munich, pose a formidable challenge. Chelsea’s projected strongest XI features a 4-2-3-1 formation with key players like Palmer, Neto, and Delap leading the attack. A win secures Chelsea’s quarterfinal spot.