Romelu Lukaku's great header gave the European champions the lead on fifty four minutes however Raphael Veiga levelled from the spot for the Copa Libertadores winners just past the hour in Abu Dhabi. Havertz, the hero within the Champions League very last in opposition to Manchester City, changed into Chelsea's match-winner again as he transformed a penalty on 117 minutes awarded following a VAR review. Chelsea have now claimed every feasible trophy since Roman Abramovich sold the club in 2003, and come to be the 1/3 English aspect to win the global match after Manchester United and Liverpool.
The Blues avenged their 1-zero loss to Corinthians within the 2012 final, but may have little time to celebrate with a vital stretch on the horizon when they return to London. They face Lille inside the Champions League closing sixteen either side of the League Cup final in opposition to Liverpool and FA Cup fifth round, playing in 4 special competitions in 12 days.
Chelsea instruct Thomas Tuchel became returned inside the dugout having flown out to Abu Dhabi on Friday after lacking the past video games following a superb take a look at for Covid-19. Edouard Mendy again in aim inside the wake of Senegal's Africa Cup of Nations victory, at the rate of Kepa Arrizabalaga, whose a lot advanced form is probably to draw hobby from different clubs in the summer time.
Chelsea's decline inside the Premier League has coincided with loss of authority and conviction, and no matter controlling ownership it wasn't until the end of the first 1/2 they pressured Weverton into a shop. Even then, Thiago Silva's searing force from distance seemed to be going huge. In contrast, Palmeiras were twice left to rue their loss of performance as Dudu stabbed properly extensive before Andreas Christensen made a key intervention to negate a promising assault for the Brazilians.
Lukaku has struggled to meet expectations after rejoining Chelsea from Inter Milan as the club's record signing, but the Belgian made it two desires in as many games right here early within the 2d 1/2. Callum Hudson-Odoi, given the nod at left wing-back, whipped in a pass and Lukaku soared above defenders to energy past Weverton. Christian Pulisic, brought on 30 minutes in for the injured Mason Mount, curled just huge after tidy interaction with Lukaku, however Chelsea gave Palmeiras a manner again in whilst Silva dealt with in the vicinity.
Australian referee Chris Beath changed into encouraged to check the incident at the touchline screen as Palmeiras gamers and educate Abel Ferreira appealed, and he almost right now pointed to the spot. Veiga, heading in the right direction in the 2-0 win over Al Ahly, held his nerve to slam the penalty beyond Mendy, greeted with bellowing roars from the various near-ability 32,871 in attendance -- the bulk sporting the green and white of Palmeiras.
Pulisic once more rolled an effort narrowly huge from an inviting lay-off and further time came as little wonder, Chelsea forced to play an additional half-hour for the second time in every week. A frantic scramble within the six-yard box saw Pulisic bundle in opposition to the bar, even though an offside within the construct-up could have ruled out any goal.
Timo Werner curled over as time ticked away and Palmeiras defended deep, but Chelsea got the past due breakthrough whilst Luan turned into penalised for blockading Cesar Azpilicueta's volley along with his arm. Havertz despatched Weverton the incorrect way to spark wild celebrations, and a sour night for Palmeiras culminated in them finishing with 10 guys after Luan changed into despatched off for scything down the German.
