Match report

Chelsea Defeats Manchester City 1-0 in UEFA Champions League

Manchester City
Manchester City
0–1
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Chelsea
Chelsea
May 29, 2021

Chelsea stunned Manchester City with a 1-0 victory in their UEFA Champions League match, thanks to a goal from Kai Havertz. Manchester City, despite dominating possession, couldn't find the back of the net, as Chelsea's defense held firm. The win cements Chelsea's position in the competition, while Manchester City will be left to rue missed opportunities.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Manchester City 0–1 Chelsea
  • • Goal: Kai Havertz (42' - Assist: Mason Mount)
  • • Yellow Cards: Ilkay Gündogan (35' - Manchester City), Antonio Rüdiger (57' - Chelsea), Gabriel Jesus (88' - Manchester City)
  • • Substitutions: Gabriel Jesus (60' - Manchester City), Fernandinho (64' - Manchester City), Sergio Agüero (77' - Manchester City)

Lineups

Manchester City

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 31 Ederson (G)
  • 2 Kyle Walker (D)
  • 5 John Stones (D)
  • 3 Rúben Dias (D)
  • 11 Oleksandr Zinchenko (D)
  • 20 Bernardo Silva (M)
  • 8 İlkay Gündoğan (M)
  • 47 Phil Foden (M)
  • 26 Riyad Mahrez (F)
  • 17 Kevin De Bruyne (F)
  • 7 Raheem Sterling (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 Zack Steffen
  • 33 Scott Carson
  • 22 Benjamin Mendy
  • 6 Nathan Aké
  • 14 Aymeric Laporte
  • 27 João Cancelo
  • 50 Eric García
  • 16 Rodri
  • 25 Fernandinho
  • 21 Ferrán Torres
  • 9 Gabriel Jesus
  • 10 Sergio Agüero

Chelsea

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 16 Edouard Mendy (G)
  • 28 César Azpilicueta (D)
  • 6 Thiago Silva (D)
  • 2 Antonio Rüdiger (D)
  • 24 Reece James (M)
  • 7 N'Golo Kanté (M)
  • 5 Jorginho (M)
  • 21 Ben Chilwell (M)
  • 29 Kai Havertz (F)
  • 19 Mason Mount (F)
  • 11 Timo Werner (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 Willy Caballero
  • 1 Kepa Arrizabalaga
  • 4 Andreas Christensen
  • 33 Emerson Palmieri
  • 15 Kurt Zouma
  • 3 Marcos Alonso
  • 17 Mateo Kovačić
  • 23 Billy Gilmour
  • 20 Callum Hudson-Odoi
  • 22 Hakim Ziyech
  • 18 Olivier Giroud
  • 10 Christian Pulišić

Timeline

  1. Manchester City
    35' Manchester City Card · Yellow Card
    I. Gundogan

    Foul

  2. Chelsea
    39' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Christensen · On: Thiago Silva
  3. Chelsea
    42' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Havertz · Assist: Mason Mount
  4. Chelsea
    57' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    Antonio Rüdiger

    Roughing

  5. Manchester City
    60' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Gabriel Jesus · On: K. De Bruyne
  6. Manchester City
    64' Manchester City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Fernandinho · On: Bernardo Silva
  7. Chelsea
    66' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Pulisic · On: T. Werner
  8. Manchester City
    77' Manchester City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Agüero · On: R. Sterling
  9. Chelsea
    80' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Kovačić · On: Mason Mount
  10. Manchester City
    88' Manchester City Card · Yellow Card
    Gabriel Jesus

    Tripping

Match Stats

Stat Manchester City Chelsea
Fouls 14 13
Pass Accuracy 88% 80%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 8
Corners 3 1
Total Passes 609 401
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 1 2
Shots off Target 2 5
Possession 60% 40%
Accurate Passes 533 322
Shots Inside Box 5 6
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 2 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Kai Havertz's goal at 42 minutes was the turning point, giving Chelsea the lead and a crucial advantage in the match.
  • ▸ Despite Manchester City's possession and pressure, Chelsea's solid defense and tactical setup prevented any equalizer, cementing their victory.