And so, here we are, on the cusp of a third Champions League final in club history. Win and we’re in. Clean sheet and we’re in. 90 minutes to glory, or perhaps 120 (if another 1-1 draw). Anything else, and we’re out.

The task is simple. The task is far from easy. No surprises from Tuchel, except maybe with Pulisic not starting. Hazard starts for Real meanwhile.

Here we go.

Chelsea starting lineup (3-4-3):
Mendy | Rüdiger, Silva, Christensen | Chilwell, Jorginho, Kanté, Azpilicueta (c) | Werner, Havertz, Mount

Substitutes from: Arrizabalaga, Caballero, Zouma, James, Alonso, Emerson, Gilmour, Pulisic, Hudson-Odoi, Ziyech, Abraham, Giroud

Real Madrid starting lineup (4-3-3):
Courtois | Mendy, Ramos (c), Éder Militão, Nacho | Modrić, Casemiro, Kroos | Hazard, Benzema, Vinícius Júnior

Substitutes from: Lunin, Altube, Asensio, Marcelo, Valverde, Odriozola, Isco, Mariano Díaz, Rodrygo, Arribas, Blance, Gutiérrez

Date / Time: Wednesday, May 5, 2021, 20.00 BST; 3pm EDT; 12:30am IST (next day)
Venue: Stamford Bridge, SW6
Referee: Daniele Orsato (on pitch); Massimiliano Irrati (VAR)

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