Chelsea 1 Man City 0 LIVE REACTION: Tuchel ‘set for new contract’ after triumph, Havertz goal hero – latest news
CHELSEA are celebrating a phenomenal Champions League victory after seeing off Man City in Lisbon.
Kai Havertz was the Blues' hero, with the German playmaker scoring the only goal of the game just before the break.
And reports suggest Thomas Tuchel could be set for a new contract at Stamford Bridge after masterminding the victory.
- Final score: Chelsea 1-0 Man City
- Goalscorers: Havertz 42'
- READ FULL REPORT HERE
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TUCHEL SPEAKS
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel opened up on the unique feeling he experienced as the first ever manager to make the Champions League Final for the second consecutive year with different teams.
Tuchel told Sky Sports: "To share it with everybody is incredible. We made it. Wow. I don't know what to feel.
"I was so grateful to arrive a second time [in the final]. I felt different. We were somehow... You could feel it getting closer.
"The [players] were determined to win this. We wanted to be a stone in their shoe. We encouraged everybody to step up and step out, to be more brave and create dangerous counter-attacks"
TRAVEL BLUES
Chelsea fans are set to face a tricky trip to Istanbul for the Super Cup.
The European fixture was due to take place in Belfast but is reportedly set to move to Turkey.
Chelsea will take on Villarreal in the Super Cup on August 11 after their victory over Manchester City in the Champions League final.
The match was scheduled to be held at Windsor Park but is now expected to be switched to Istanbul.
The Champions League final was due to take place in Turkey but it was moved to Portugal due to the country being on the UK's red list for travel restrictions.
It is the second consecutive season the final has been moved away from Istanbul due to the global pandemic.
And Uefa are expected to compensate Turkey by switching the Super Cup from Belfast to Istanbul.
POT LUCK
Barcelona, Real Madrid, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain all find themselves in Pot 2 in next season’s Champions League.
All of the clubs missed on top seeding following disastrous league campaign’s which saw them miss out on being handed a favourable group draw.
Pot 1 is made of eight teams which includes the winners of the top six ranked domestic leagues as well as the two champions from this term’s European competitions.
England’s Manchester City, France’s Lille, Germany’s Bayern Munich, Italy’s Inter Milan, Spain’s Atletico Madrid and Portugal’s Sporting Lisbon are in Pot 1.
HAVE YOUR SAY
After turning what looked like being a disappointing season into a huge triumph, Thomas Tuchel looks set to earn himself a new deal at Chelsea, but how will they fare next term?
HAVE YOUR SAY
Much has been made of the team selections from both managers in the Champions League final, with Tuchel's men coming out on top and Pep coming under fire for his choice of starting XI. What do YOU think?
SILVA SPOON
Exclusive by David Woods: Chelsea will offer Thiago Silva a new-one year deal after the 36-year-old’s superb first season at the club.
Silva signed on a free last summer and made 34 appearances, including seven in a hectic May.
In 18 of the games where Silva started, the Blues kept a clean sheet.
Despite turning 37 in September this year, the Brazil centre-back has impressed Stamford Bridge boss Thomas Tuchel and will be rewarded with a new contract.
TUCH AND GO
Thomas Tuchel saluted the grit of Emma Hayes' Chelsea side following their double triumph this season.
The Blues boss, whose team beat Man City to claim their second Champions League crown, hailed the WSL giants' success in England and Europe.
Tuchel, 47, said: "There's no doubt about it that they are a strong group of women with a strong group of players and a strong leader.
"And they can be very proud and we are very proud they got all of these titles.”
POT LUCK
Barcelona, Real Madrid, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain all find themselves in Pot 2 in next season’s Champions League.
All of the clubs missed on top seeding following disastrous league campaign’s which saw them miss out on being handed a favourable group draw.
Pot 1 is made of eight teams which includes the winners of the top six ranked domestic leagues as well as the two champions from this term’s European competitions.
England’s Manchester City, France’s Lille, Germany’s Bayern Munich, Italy’s Inter Milan, Spain’s Atletico Madrid and Portugal’s Sporting Lisbon are in Pot 1.
TRAVEL BLUES
Chelsea fans are set to face a tricky trip to Istanbul for the Super Cup.
The European fixture was due to take place in Belfast but is reportedly set to move to Turkey.
Chelsea will take on Villarreal in the Super Cup on August 11 after their victory over Manchester City in the Champions League final.
The match was scheduled to be held at Windsor Park but is now expected to be switched to Istanbul.
The Champions League final was due to take place in Turkey but it was moved to Portugal due to the country being on the UK's red list for travel restrictions.
It is the second consecutive season the final has been moved away from Istanbul due to the global pandemic.
And Uefa are expected to compensate Turkey by switching the Super Cup from Belfast to Istanbul.
KAN DO
N'Golo Kante has become one of SIX players to win the Champions League, Premier League and World Cup.
The French midfielder played brilliantly in the Blues' 1-0 win against Manchester City last night to join the exclusive club.
Since the old First Division and European Cup were both re-branded into the Premier League and Champions League in 1992, only half-a-dozen players have won both competitions and the World Cup.
Kante joined Fabien Barthez, Thierry Henry, Juliano Belletti, Gerard Pique and Pedro in that club with his man-of-the-match performance against Pep Guardiola's side.
Other players had achieved the feat before 1992, most notably Manchester United legends Bobby Charlton and Nobby Stiles - part of the England team that won the World Cup in 1966.
SILVA SERVICE
Champions League winner Thiago Silva slammed former club Paris Saint-Germain after his European triumph.
Speaking after Chelsea’s win over Manchester City, Silva told RMC Sport: “Every time Paris was eliminated, people tried to find a culprit and it was always me.
“It’s a shame, I really gave everything.”
The veteran defender added: “It’s the most important moment of my career, it’s unforgettable.
“But it’s also a moment for recognition of everything Paris has done for me, but we failed to win it.
“I’m very happy, and I hope that Paris will be able to get here soon.”
TEARS OF JOY
Mason Mount broke down in tears after winning the Champions League final against Manchester City.
Speaking to BT Sport after the match, Mount said: "I've played in two finals [before] for Chelsea and we've lost them both.
"The way that hurt after the game, I've dreamt as a kid going all the way and making the final and winning it and winning a trophy - that's what I'm all about, that's what this club is about.
"I know it [Chelsea] in and out - I've been there as a kid and now to go all the way in the Champions League final… I can't put it into words.
"At this moment in time, we're the best team in the world - you can't take that away from us.
"My dad has just come down from the stands - I burst into tears seeing him. I thank my family for everything."
SPECIAL DELIVERY
Cesar Azpilicueta is already targeting Chelsea’s next silverware after finally landing the Champions League.
The 31-year-old said: "When you play for a club like Chelsea, you always think about the future.
“That's done, we are very happy, we will celebrate, we are champions of Europe again after nine years, second time in our history.
"But football is like this, the ones who go to the Euros get a new challenge ahead of us, we will come back in the Premier League, we didn't finish where we wanted to finish and we want to fight for everything.
"At Chelsea, I always learned that we go for every single game, fight for every single trophy and I'm pleased that I could get my hands on the trophy that I missed before.
“We will celebrate this, for a few days, the whole summer for the ones who don't have the Euros!
"But that's gone, we are part of the history of Chelsea and then we will go for the next challenge.”
NEW DEALS
Chelsea superstar and the Champions League Final's Man of the Match N'Golo Kante will be offered a new long-term deal.
That is according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who claims Kante will be offered a new contract in the next few weeks.
Romano also reports that Thiago Silva will sign a one-year extension with the Blues.
And of course, manager Thomas Tuchel is set to agree on a brand new deal with the club
TUCHEL SPEAKS
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel opened up on the unique feeling he experienced as the first ever manager to make the Champions League Final for the second consecutive year with different teams.
Tuchel told Sky Sports: "To share it with everybody is incredible. We made it. Wow. I don't know what to feel.
"I was so grateful to arrive a second time [in the final]. I felt different. We were somehow... You could feel it getting closer.
"The [players] were determined to win this. We wanted to be a stone in their shoe. We encouraged everybody to step up and step out, to be more brave and create dangerous counter-attacks"
CARRAGHER REACTS
Jamie Carragher claims Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola should have started Fernandinho in the Champions League Final.
Many criticised Guardiola's decision not to include a defensive midfilder in his starting line-up against Chelsea.
Carragher tweeted: "Chelsea outstanding & deserved winners, [N'Golo] Kante a machine!
"But I cannot believe Pep picked a team for #ChampionsLeagueFinal without Fernandinho"
AIN'T NO MOUNT-AIN HIGH
Chelsea star Mason Mount, who provided the assist for Kai Havertz's goal, claims the Blues proved they are the "best team in the world".
Mount told Sky Sports: "I can't put it into words. It's impossible.
"I just mentioned then that I've played in two finals for Chelsea and we lost them both. The way that hurt… It's all I've dreamt winning a trophy with Chelsea.
"To go all the way in the Champions League. We played some tough teams. We are in a final and we won it. It's such a special occasion.
"At this moment in time, we're the best team in the world. You can't take that away from us"
STRIK-INGS OPTION
Chris Sutton claims Southampton star striker Danny Ings may go to either Manchester United or Manchester City in the summer as a cheaper striking option.
City will be on the lookout for a striker following record goalscorer Sergio Aguero's departure from the club after 10 years of service.
Sutton told BBC Radio 5Live: “There’s talk about Danny Ings leaving.
“He could end up at Manchester City or Manchester United.
“There are all sorts of rumours flooding around the Norfolk area, but that’s what I have heard.
“And how could they [Southampton] possibly replace him?”
DE BRUYNE SPEAKS OUT
Manchester City superstar Kevin De Bruyne suffered a heavy facial injury during the Champions League Final against Chelsea.
De Bruyne clashed with Blues ace Antonio Rudiger after 60 minutes and hobbled off the pitch with a black eye.
The attacking midfielder was transferred to hospital and took to Twitter to confirm that he’s been diagnosed with acute nose bone fracture and left orbital fracture.
The Belgium international tweeted the following: