MCI vs CHE: It’s going to be all blues on the night of the final as Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City take on Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea in their quest for the biggest prize of all.
The Champions League final between the two teams is scheduled to be played at Estádio do Dragão stadium with approximately 16000 people seated to witness the event.
Manchester City comes into this fixture on the back of a victory against Paris Saint-German. Riyad Mahrez converted a free-kick followed by a brilliant shot over the keeper’s head to make it 2-0 in the first leg. However, the second leg wasn’t any different. PSG’s Marquinhos netted in a goal for his side. On the other hand, Kevin de Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez fund the net once each to win the game 2-1. Man City made it to the final, having won on aggregate 4-1.
Chelsea drew their first leg 1-1 against Real Madrid, keeping their hopes alive for the second leg. During the second leg, Timo Werner headed one past the goalie to give Chelsea the lead. An 85th-minute goal by MasonMount saw Chelsea steamroll past the Madrid side.
Match Details
Match: Manchester City vs Chelsea
Date & Time: 30th May 2021, 12:30 AM IST
Venue: Estádio do Dragão, Porto
MCI vs CHE Head-to-Head
Across 168 matches, Chelsea has had the edge with 70 wins over Manchester City’s 59 wins. The remaining 39 games ended in draws.
MCI vs CHE Predicted Playing XI
Manchester City
Ederson Moraes, Kyle Walker, Ruben Dias, Joao Cancelo, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Kevin De Bruyne, Ilkay Gundogan, Raheem Sterling, Ferran Torres, Riyad Mahrez, Phil Foden
Chelsea
Edouard Mendy, Ben Chilwell, Cesar Azpilicueta, Thiago Silva, Antonio Rudiger, Mason Mount, Jorginho, N’Golo Kante, Timo Werner, Christian Pulisic, Kai Havertz
MCI vs CHE Dream11 Team Prediction
Goalkeeper: Edouard Mendy
Defenders: Cesar Azpilicueta, Ruben Dias, Joao Cancelo, Oleksandr Zinchenko
Midfielders: Kevin de Bruyne (captain), Mason Mount, Jorginho, N’Golo Kante
Striker: Riyad Mahrez, Phil Foden (vice-captain)
