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Rohan Jivan

Cesar Azpilicueta reveals the crucial tactic pivotal to Chelsea clinching the Club World Cup

Chelsea clinched the FIFA Club World Cup after beating Palmeiras 2-1 after extra time on Saturday evening.

The Blues took the lead in the 55th minute courtesy of Romelu Lukaku, with Callum Hudson Odoi delivering an inch-perfect cross for the Belgium international to latch onto and power a header home.

However, it didn't take Palmeiras long to level the scoreline as Thiago Silva was penalised for a handball in the 62nd minute, with Raphael Veiga converting the spot-kick.

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