Nigeria, June 17 -- Chelsea began their campaign in this year's FIFA Club World Cup with a pristine victory, beating Los Angeles FC in their first Group D game on the second matchday.

The Blues secured their goals in both halves - the first scored by Pedro Neto, assisted by Nicolas Jackson, and the second by Enzo Fernandez, assisted by Chelsea's new frontman, Liam Delap, who was introduced in the 64th minute.

Flamengo tops the group with the same points and goal difference as Chelsea, while Los Angeles FC and Esperance de Tunis sit at the bottom.

Enzo Maresca was full of praise for his players during a post-match interview with Chelsea media:

"What's important is the behaviour of the players, the attitude, and once again today, they s...