Storm halts Benfica vs Chelsea with Blues leading late on

The game, held at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, was interrupted five minutes from time as storm warnings were issued over the area.

Chelsea were ahead 1-0 thanks to a goal from Reece James in the 64th minute when the players were ordered off the pitch.

Despite only a few minutes remaining, the US protocol for outdoor sporting events requires a match to be suspended in the event of severe weather alerts.

The winner of the Benfica vs Chelsea tie will face Palmeiras in the quarter-finals, after the Brazilians beat Botafogo 1-0