Thomas Tuchel’s side lined up in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Edouard Mendy started the game in goal for the Blues, behind the three centre backs, Antonio Rudiger, Andreas Christensen and Cesar Azpilicueta. Reece James was the right wing-back and Marcos Alonso the left wing-back. Jorginho and Kovacic started in holding midfield positions behind the two attacking midfielders Mason Mount and Hakim Ziyech. Romelu Lukaku led the line for the European champions.
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