It is a sure thing that the UEFA Champions League Trophy will be coming to England on the 29th of May 2021. Chelsea last night beat Real Madrid 2-0 (Agg 3-1) at Stamford Bridge to set another all English final against Manchester City in Europe’s most most prestigious football tournament.
This will be the third time both finalist come from the English Premier League and the second time for Chelsea to play the Champions final with an English club.
Manchester United vs Chelsea – 2008
Manchester United beat Chelsea 6-5 on penalties after a dramatic 1-1 draw in rainy Moscow. Cristiano Ronaldo headed United in front after 26 minutes but Frank Lampard equalised before half-time. Lampard and Didier Drogba saw efforts hit the woodwork before the latter was sent off in extra time for slapping Nemanja Vidic.
Ronaldo had his penalty saved by Petr Cech in the shoot-out to put Chelsea on the brink of victory, but John Terry slipped and missed his potential game-winning spot-kick. Soon after, Edwin van der Sar saved from Nicolas Anelka as United won the trophy for the third time in their history.
Liverpool vs Tottenham – 2019
Liverpool banished the disappointment of their defeat in the previous year’s final by lifting the trophy for the sixth time with a 2-0 victory over Tottenham in Madrid.
Mohamed Salah set the Reds on their way with a controversial penalty after only two minutes when Moussa Sissoko was punished for handball. Liverpool’s lead was doubled three minutes from time by Divock Origi.
Manchester City vs Chelsea – 2021
Who would be crowned champions come May 29, is a factor of who wins that day. Both teams would have to clash again in an EPL game on Saturday May 8 2021 before the champions league final. Manchester city are more of the in-waiting EPL champions while the Blues would have to play another FA Cup final come May 15 2021.