Tremendous header: Lukaku converted the 1-0 with great definition in Chelsea-Palmeiras | VIDEO

Romelu Lukaku hit a powerful header to make it 1-0 for Chelsea vs. Palmeiras, the match of the Club World Cup final in the United Arab Emirates.

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Chelsea vs. Palmeiras: the previous

Since 2008, European teams have won the highest club award on the planet. There was only one exception, because in 2012, the ‘Blues’ failed in the definition and fell against Corinthians, a Brazilian rival, like ‘Verdao’.

To this instance, those from London arrived after winning 1-0 with a goal from Romelu Lukaku to Al Hilal, champion of Asia. Meanwhile, those from Sao Paulo crossed out the African monarch in the other semifinal key: Al Ahly 2-0 with goals from Raphael Veiga and Dudu.

Chelsea will present itself to the commitment of the tournament with news such as the return of Thomas Tuchel. The DT was not with the team in the semifinals because he tested positive for the coronavirus before the trip.

With the German strategist in the squad, the Londoners are expected to have two variants: Edouard Mendy, African Cup winner with Senegal, instead of goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga. Mason Mount would also enter instead of Kai Havertz.

On his side, Palmeiras, champion of the Copa Libertadores, will not make any changes in relation to the team that beat Al Ahly. Thus, coach Abel Ferreira trusts the backbone made up of Weverton, Gustavo Gómez, Gustavo Scarpa and Rony.