Chelsea win Club World Cup title
Kai Havertz scored a penalty deep into extra time as Chelsea defeated Palmeiras 2-1 in the Club World Cup final on Saturday to complete their collection of major trophies.
A late penalty in extra-time from @kaihavertz29 wins it for @ChelseaFC against a brave @Palmeiras side. pic.twitter.com/hpaQZesNYg
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) February 12, 2022
Romelu Lukaku’s superb header gave the European champions the lead on 54 minutes but Raphael Veiga levelled from the spot for the Copa Libertadores winners just past the hour in Abu Dhabi.
Mood. 😁
🔵 1-0 🟢 [60’] #ClubWorldCup pic.twitter.com/0zdhnDQirY
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) February 12, 2022
Havertz, the hero in the Champions League final against Manchester City, was Chelsea’s match-winner again as he converted a penalty on 117 minutes awarded following a VAR review.
Chelsea have now claimed every possible trophy since Roman Abramovich bought the club in 2003, and become the third English side to win the global tournament after Manchester United and Liverpool.
The world is ours! 🌍 pic.twitter.com/Yl8F5OMIWv
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) February 12, 2022
The Blues avenged their 1-0 loss to Corinthians in the 2012 final, but will have little time to celebrate with a critical stretch on the horizon once they return to London.
What a photo! 🤗 pic.twitter.com/sTkSGYJ6uO
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) February 12, 2022
They face Lille in the Champions League last 16 either side of the League Cup final against Liverpool and FA Cup fifth round, playing in four different competitions in 12 days.