Chelsea star João Pedro appeared in press statements after the 2-0 victory over Fluminense in the semi-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup on Tuesday evening.

The scorer of the winning goals said: "I think it was a dream, I don't think things could have gone better. I scored two goals, and now we have to think about the final. I am very happy with what I presented today."

Regarding his feelings after scoring, he added: "I am happy that I scored my first goals in a Chelsea shirt, but I know that this tournament is very important for Fluminense (his home club), I can only say sorry, but I have to be professional. I am a Chelsea player, and they pay me to score goals, and today I was happy to achieve that."

Pedro revealed the moment he learned he would start in the lineup, saying: "The coach just told me to perform the same way I did in the previous match. I had more time to show my abilities, and I am happy that the team played well and won, and that is the most important thing."

Regarding his physical condition, he explained: "I try to improve in every training session, although it is not easy, but my teammates have helped me a lot. Now I need to rest and focus on the final, as it will be a very important match."

He spoke about the importance of winning the title next Sunday, saying: "It will be my first title, and I am very excited. I joined the team just a week ago, and now I am on the verge of playing in the final. The team welcomed me wonderfully, and now we have to keep progressing."

About the team's reception of new players: "I didn't sing, they just made me dance in the locker room. I don't know if they will make me dance again after I received the Man of the Match award, but the group here is wonderful and they have helped me a lot, and I feel very comfortable."