BREAKING: Chelsea Defeats ManCity, Wins Champions League
Afnews Editor
May 29, 2021
Chelsea won the Champions League for the second time after beating Manchester City in a thrilling final in Porto.
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Kai Havertz scored the decisive goal just before half-time, running on to Mason Mount's excellent ball before knocking it past Ederson and then rolling into the empty net.
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City, who were looking to win the competition for the first time, never really showed the imposing dominance that had brought them the 2020-21 Premier League title, with Pep Guardiola's bold team selection having failed to come off.
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The former Barcelona boss had left Fernandinho and Rodri on the bench as he named an attacking line-up but they struggled to take control of midfield in their absence.
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They did have a good chance to score before Havertz's goal but Antonio Rudiger made an excellent block to deny Phil Foden.
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Riyad Mahrez flashed a shot just wide in the final seconds but it was not to be for City as Chelsea held firm to claim the trophy.
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