Champions League holders Chelsea go up against the Copa Libertadores champions Palmeiras in the Club World Cup final in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.
Thomas Tuchel’s men edged past Saudi outfit Al-Hilal in the semi-final clash earlier this week with Romelu Lukaku’s first half strike earning the Blues a narrow 1-0 win.
Palmeiras, meanwhile, beat Egyptian giants Al-Ahly to book their place in the final of the Club World Cup which concludes on Saturday with the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium showdown.
Chelsea will be hoping to clinch their first Club World Cup title after suffering disappointment nearly nine years back against another Brazilian side in Corinthians.
WHEN & WHERE?
It's #ClubWorldCup final matchday! 🔵 pic.twitter.com/hLTiJBWki3
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) February 12, 2022
Date: Saturday 12 February
Venue: Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium
TEAM NEWS
Full-back duo Reece James and Ben Chilwell remain long-term concerns on the injury front for Chelsea and will not be in the mix to make the squad for the final.
Playmaker Mason Mount shook off his injury fears to come off the bench last time around and is expected to do the same in the forthcoming outing.
MATCH PREDICTION
Chelsea are the strong favourites for the Club World Cup final tie and are tipped to be crowned the champions with a straightforward win.
Chelsea 2-0 Palmeiras
