Chelsea Win Second Champions League Title
Kai Havertz Scores Only Goal as Blues Defeat Manchester City
Mateo Lahoz Officiates Historic Final
London, England - Chelsea Football Club secured their second UEFA Champions League title on Saturday, May 29th, 2021, with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Manchester City in an all-English final held at the Estadio do Dragão in Porto, Portugal.
The solitary goal of the match was scored by German forward Kai Havertz in the 42nd minute. Receiving a through ball from Mason Mount, Havertz coolly rounded Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson Moraes and slotted home the decisive goal.
Despite Manchester City's dominance in possession, Chelsea's resolute defense, marshaled by center-back duo Thiago Silva and Antonio Rüdiger, proved impenetrable throughout the match. The Blues also benefited from several key saves from their goalkeeper, Edouard Mendy.
The victory marks Chelsea's second Champions League triumph, following their previous success in 2012. It is also the first time an English club has won the competition since Liverpool in 2019.
Referee Mateu Lahoz oversaw the match with authority, ensuring a fair and competitive contest. The Spanish official was assisted by VAR referees Juan MartÃnez Munuera and Paolo Valeri.
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