Thomas Tuchel lined up Chelsea in a 3-4-2-1 formation with Ronelu Lukaku leading the line ahead of the two attacking midfielders Hakim Ziyech and Kai Havertz. Marcos Alonso played as the left wing-back alongside central midfielders Jorginho and Mateo Kovacic, and right wing-back Cesar Azpilicueta. Edouard Mendy started in goal behind the three centre-backs Andreas Christensen, Thiago Silva and Antonio Rudiger.
