Chelsea won the Champions League for the second time with a fully deserved victory over Manchester City in the all-Premier League confrontation in Porto.

Thomas Tuchel got the better of his Manchester City counterpart Pep Guardiola for the third time since succeeding sacked Frank Lampard in January to bring European club football's biggest prize back to Stamford Bridge for the first time since 2012.

Kai Havertz, blossoming after a slow start to his Chelsea career, scored the winner three minutes before half-time when he collected a defence-splitting pass from Mason Mount to round City goalkeeper Ederson and score.

It leaves City still searching for the Champions League, the trophy that has always eluded them, and Guardiola cannot escape scrutiny for his part in this defeat after taking a tactical gamble which backfired.

Guardiola surprisingly decided against utilising either Rodri or Fernandinho as a defensive midfielder, leaving City with a muddled game plan that reduced their effectiveness and rarely presented Chelsea with any problems.

Chelsea had the better opportunities throughout, Timo Werner wasting two good chances before Havertz struck and substitute Christian Pulisic squandering another in the second half.

City, who lost Kevin De Bruyne to injury midway through the second half, threw on Sergio Aguero for his final appearance but there was no fairytale ending for the club's greatest goalscorer as Chelsea closed out the win.

And for Tuchel it was elation after the disappointment of losing last year's final as manager of Paris St-Germain.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/57268064

Dominique.
Mynd44.
Mukina2

Oh What A Feeling

'Kante best team player in world football'


Former Chelsea player Joe Cole, speaking to BT Sport:
 
"I don’t think there is a more important player for his team in world football than N'Golo Kante. He drove this team."

N'Golo Kante is staggering. I am shattered just watching him.
I played with Claude Makelele and I thought he was the best in that position until I saw this kid. He is Makelele plus extras."



Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta to BT Sport:
"[Kai Havertz] was so calm. Not only that. He runs like crazy! That's why he deserves this.
"I came here in 2012 after that Champions League win. I wanted to repeat that Champions League success. It is amazing. My family are here. It is a special, special day."


Chelsea goalscorer Kai Havertz to BT Sport:
"I don't know what to say. I really don't know what to say. I waited a long time.
Now I want to thank my family, my parents, my grandmother and my girlfriend. I don't know what to say.
"I've waited 15 years for this moment and now it's here."

We are not calming down ooooh,who dey breathe
Who dey zuzu
Omo if your game enter shake body for your girl....

We can now rename the Holding midfield position to the “Kante position”!!!
What a player.

Kante position

Oh what a feeling

Congratulations to CHELSEA and all Chelsea fans!!!

Blue is the colour, football is the game
We're all together and winning is our aim
So cheer us on through the sun and rain
'Cos Chelsea, Chelsea is our name

Here at the Bridge, whether rain or fine
We can shine all the time
Home or away, come and see us play
You're welcome any day

Come to the Shed and we'll welcome you
Wear your blue and see us through
Sing loud and clear until the game is done
Sing Chelsea everyone

What a GAME, What a SEASON

KTBFFH

Lexusgs430:
Type Chelsea into Google....... Watch blue fireworks display .......

Asiseeit:

Yup. It's (or was, dunno if it's still there) Same for Villarreal and Barcelona women

Wow!
We just checked it out.
That is so cool and beautiful mehn!
Beautiful fireworks : Strictly for the Champions alone!
Thanks Google!!!