Chelsea’s 2021 Champions League victory under Thomas Tuchel capped a remarkable turnaround, defeating Manchester City 1-0 in the final just 4 months after Tuchel’s appointment.
Tuchel’s Transformation
After Frank Lampard’s January 2021 sacking, Tuchel implemented a defensive masterclass — Chelsea conceded just 2 goals in 13 Champions League games. The 3-4-3 system with wingbacks unlocked the team’s potential.
N’Golo Kanté won Man of the Match in both semi-final legs (vs Real Madrid) with masterful performances. Kai Havertz scored the winning goal in Porto.
Chelsea’s victory made them 2-time European champions (also 2012). The club has won 21 major trophies since Roman Abramovich’s 2003 takeover.
Sources: ChelseaFC.com