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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 12: Kai Havertz of Chelsea celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 2-1 during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2021 Final match between Chelsea v Palmeiras at Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium on February 12, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images)

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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 08: Fans of Palmeiras show their support during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2021 Semi Final match between Palmeiras and Al Ahly at Al Nahyan Stadium on February 08, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

Chelsea opponent outlook: Getting to know Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 09: Yasser Al-Shahrani of Al Hilal SFC and Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2021 Semi Final match between Al Hilal and Chelsea FC at Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium on February 9, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images)

Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta, the Club World Cup and completion

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 09: Ngolo Kante of Chelsea is challenged by Yasir Alshahrani of Al Hilal during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2021 Semi Final match between Al Hilal and Chelsea FC at Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium on February 09, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

Three things to look for in the Club World Cup final: Chelsea vs Palmeiras

Hilal's forward Odion Ighalo (R) is tackled by Chelsea's defender Andreas Christensen during the 2021 FIFA Club World Cup semi-final football match between Saudi's Al-Hilal and England's Chelsea at Mohammed Bin Zayed stadium in Abu Dhabi, on February 9, 2022. (Photo by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP) (Photo by GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP via Getty Images)

Three key takeaways from Chelsea 1-0 Al Hilal in Club World Cup

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 09: Hakim Ziyech of Chelsea runs with the ball from Ali Al Bulayhi of Al Hilal during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2021 Semi Final match between Al Hilal and Chelsea FC at Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium on February 09, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

Four things we learnt in Club World Cup semifinal: Chelsea 1-0 Al Hilal

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 09: Yasser Al-Shahrani of Al Hilal SFC and Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2021 Semi Final match between Al Hilal and Chelsea FC at Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium on February 9, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images)

Chelsea 1-0 Al Hilal player ratings: Romelu Lukaku’s goal the winner

Chelsea's Brazilian defender Thiago Silva (L) celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge in London on January 23, 2022. - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea vs Al Hilal score predictions: Club World Cup final ticket punched?

English Premier League team Chelsea players Fernando Torres (2nd L), David Luiz (L), Juan Mata (C, #10) and Oscar (R) celebrate their goal against Mexico's Monterrey during their 2012 Club World Cup semi-final football match at Yokohama on December 13, 2012. AFP PHOTO / KAZUHIRO NOGI (Photo credit should read KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea at the 2012 FIFA Club World Cup: A retrospective report

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 06: Salem Aldawsari celebrates with teammate Andre Carillo of Al Hilal after scoring their team's fourth goal during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2021 2nd Round match between Al Hilal and Al Jazira at Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium on February 06, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

Chelsea opponent outlook: Getting to know Al Hilal SFC

Chelsea's Italian midfielder Jorginho gestures on the pitch after the English FA Cup fourth round football match between Chelsea and Plymouth Argyle at Stamford Bridge in London on February 5, 2022. - Chelsea won the game 2-1 after extra time. - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea vs Al Hilal predicted XI: 4-1-4-1 to get to Club World Cup final?

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 15: Romelu Lukaku of Chelsea reacts during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea at Etihad Stadium on January 15, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Questions to be asked of Chelsea ahead of Club World Cup

Chelsea's German head coach Thomas Tuchel (L) reacts with Chelsea's Brazilian defender Thiago Silva at the final whistle during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge in London on January 27, 2021. (Photo by Richard Heathcote / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by RICHARD HEATHCOTE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Five most important international matches for Chelsea players this break

Morocco's midfielder Hakim Ziyech (L) vies for the ball with Mauritania's midfielder Hacen El Ide during the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations group E qualifying football match between Morocco and Mauritania at the Prince Moulay Abdellah stadium in the capital Rabat on November 15, 2019. (Photo by FADEL SENNA / AFP) (Photo by FADEL SENNA/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea star excluded from national team and could miss AFCON

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 11: Giorgio Chiellini, Captain of Italy lifts The Henri Delaunay Trophy following his team's victory in the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Final between Italy and England at Wembley Stadium on July 11, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/UEFA via Getty Images)

Euro 2020: How does Italy’s win impact the Chelsea players?

Chelsea's Italian midfielder Jorginho (2nd L) celebrates scoring his team's second goal with Chelsea's English midfielder Mason Mount (L) during the English Premier League football match between Sheffield United and Chelsea at Bramall Lane in Sheffield, northern England on February 7, 2021. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by OLI SCARFF/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Euro 2020 Semifinal Roundup: Chelsea’s two sons make the final

Spain's defender Cesar Azpilicueta celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA EURO 2020 round of 16 football match between Croatia and Spain at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen on June 28, 2021. (Photo by WOLFGANG RATTAY / various sources / AFP) (Photo by WOLFGANG RATTAY/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea: Three captains show their worth for their nations

TOPSHOT - Germany's forward Kai Havertz (L) celebrates with Germany's midfielder Toni Kroos after scoring his team's third goal during the UEFA EURO 2020 Group F football match between Portugal and Germany at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, on June 19, 2021. (Photo by PHILIPP GUELLAND / POOL / AFP) (Photo by PHILIPP GUELLAND/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

How did Chelsea’s German trio perform at Euro 2020?

Spain's defender Cesar Azpilicueta celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA EURO 2020 round of 16 football match between Croatia and Spain at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen on June 28, 2021. (Photo by WOLFGANG RATTAY / various sources / AFP) (Photo by WOLFGANG RATTAY/AFP via Getty Images)

Euro 2020 Ro16 Roundup: How did the Chelsea players do?

KINGSTON UPON THAMES, ENGLAND - MAY 09: Manager of Chelsea Women - Emma Haynes - banner during the Barclays FA Women's Super League match between Chelsea Women and Reading Women at Kingsmeadow on May 09, 2021 in Kingston upon Thames, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)

Chelsea fans should do our part in normalizing women in football

TOPSHOT - France's forward Olivier Giroud celebrates after winning the friendly football match France vs Bulgaria ahead of the Euro 2020 tournament, at Stade De France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris on June 8, 2021. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

France’s early exit is a wonderful thing for Chelsea

Austria's midfielder Konrad Laimer (L) and Italy's defender Leonardo Spinazzola vie for the ball during the UEFA EURO 2020 round of 16 football match between Italy and Austria at Wembley Stadium in London on June 26, 2021. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / POOL / AFP) (Photo by BEN STANSALL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Italy’s Leonardo Spinazzola could be great addition to Chelsea

TOPSHOT - Denmark's forward Kasper Dolberg celebrates scoring their second goal during the UEFA EURO 2020 round of 16 football match between Wales and Denmark at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam on June 26, 2021. (Photo by Olaf Kraak / POOL / AFP) (Photo by OLAF KRAAK/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

A raid on the Danish National Team could greatly benefit Chelsea

Wales' defender Ethan Ampadu reacts after receiving a red card during the UEFA EURO 2020 Group A football match between Italy and Wales at the Olympic Stadium in Rome on June 20, 2021. (Photo by ALBERTO LINGRIA / POOL / AFP) (Photo by ALBERTO LINGRIA/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

A really unfortunate 24 hours for Chelsea’s promising youngsters

Wales' defender Ethan Ampadu reacts after receiving a red card during the UEFA EURO 2020 Group A football match between Italy and Wales at the Olympic Stadium in Rome on June 20, 2021. (Photo by ALBERTO LINGRIA / POOL / AFP) (Photo by ALBERTO LINGRIA/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Ethan Ampadu: Chelsea’s somewhat forgotten prospect