Chelsea's fans had warmly embraced their German manager even before kick-off, huge cheers greeting his appearance for pre-match media duties. When Fernandinho did finally arrive on the scene, approximately 64 minutes too late, Kante had this Champions League final by the scruff of the neck and was not letting go. Mason Mount produced yet another mature masterclass that illustrated why he is a certain midfield starter for England in the forthcoming Euros. He suffered the pain of defeat in last season's Champions League final. Chelsea are the champions of Europe - a statement that might have been ridiculed on the day Tuchel walked through the doors of Stamford Bridge.

Source: BBC May 29, 2021 23:06 UTC