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Chelsea Wins 2021 Champion League Title

The Blues won their second ever Champions League on Saturday with a 1-0 victory against Premier League and English rivals Manchester City in Porto’s stadium.

Chelsea’s record signing, Kai Havertz latched on to Mason Mount’s pass and evaded City keeper Ederson before rolling the ball into an empty net in the 42nd minute.

Havertz, 21, will forever be remembered by fans after scoring the only goal of the game.

Premier League champions City were favourites ahead of the final but suffered a desperately disappointing night in Porto in what was their first Champions League final.

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel won the tactical battle against his City counterpart Guardiola.

The German boss has inspired a remarkable turnaround since the mid-season slump that triggered owner Roman Abramovich to sack club great Frank Lampard.

City laboured after the break searching for openings and their cause was not helped when playmaker Kevin de Bruyne went off injured after a clash of heads.

Chelsea survived seven minutes of stoppage time with Riyad Mahrez going agonisingly close for City before the celebrations from Chelsea’s travelling fans could begin.

The London club may have finished fourth in the Premier League, a huge 19 points behind the champions City, but this, was their third win over Guardiola’s side in six weeks.

Dan Ojumah
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