Romelu Lukaku scored after 32 minutes from close range, after a defensive error by Yasser Al-Shahrani, and the goal was enough for the English team to overcome its opponent and reach the final against Palmeiras, the Brazilian champion “Copa Libertadores”.
Al Hilal was the best team in the second half, and Kepa Arrizabalaga denied Chelsea goalkeeper Moussa Marega and Mohamed Kanoo from scoring with good interventions.
But the Saudi team failed to equalize, to settle for third place against Al-Ahly of Egypt, the African champion, who lost to Palmeiras in the first semi-final match, on Tuesday.
