Raul Jimenez continues his hot streak in the English Premier League, right in the crucial stretch towards the 2026 World Cup, where he seeks to secure his place on the Mexican National Team. The striker not only responds with goals, but also with physical consistency, one of the most important factors after his injury history. This Wednesday, during the Premier League double-header, the Mexican striker was the star, scoring the first goal in Fulham's 2-1 victory over the reigning Club World Cup champions, Chelsea, in a match full of emotion and key decisions. Disallowed goal and Raul Jimenez's revenge against Chelsea. The match began tensely for Raul Jimenez, after a goal by Harry Wilson was disallowed in the 45+4 minute due to a previous offside by the Mexican striker, which seemed to foreshadow a difficult night for the former Club America player. However, the reward came in the second half. Sander Berge sent in a high, precise cross that Raul Jimenez met with a powerful header to beat the goalkeeper in what was only Calum McFarlane's second game in charge of the Blues.

A celebration with an Americanista touch and no injury

The goal celebration was reminiscent of Raul Jimenez's time at Club America, when he threw himself to the ground feigning pain, although this time there was no injury. It all amounted to a display of euphoria and relief at his goal, a gesture that reassured both the coaching staff and the Mexican fans. Chelsea played with ten men from the first half. The match tilted early in Fulham's favor after Spaniard Marc Cucurella was sent off in the 22nd minute, leaving Chelsea with ten men for much of the game. Despite being a man down, the Blues held on until after the 50th minute, when Raul Jimenez finally broke the deadlock in the 55th minute at Stamford Bridge.

Raul Jimenez's stats this season

The goal against Chelsea was Raul Jimenez's fifth Premier League goal of the current season, bringing his total to six across all competitions, including one in the League Cup.

It was also his third home league goal and his fourth overall if you include the cup goal against Bristol City, confirming his consistent attacking form.

Chelsea drew, but Fulham sealed the win

Chelsea equalized in the 72nd minute with a goal from Liam Delap, following a defensive error on a corner kick from the right side. This result kept their hopes of qualifying for European competitions alive.

However, Fulham regained the lead in the 81st minute thanks to Harry Wilson, who unleashed a powerful low shot that slipped between a defender's legs.

to seal the final 2-1 score.

Raul Jimenez, key to the 2026 World Cup

With this performance, Raul Jimenez reaffirms his candidacy to lead the Mexican National Team's attack on the road to the 2026 World Cup, demonstrating that his level in the Premier League remains competitive and decisive.

The Mexican striker is experiencing one of his best recent moments and delivers when El Tri needs him most.