Berlin (dpa) – Chelsea have won the Champions League for the second time with a deserved 1-0 victory over domestic rivals Manchester City in the final in Porto.
Germany attacker Kai Havertz struck the only goal three minutes before the break to reward Chelsea for a superb first half in which his compatriot Timo Werner missed two great chances.
Chelsea lifted the trophy again after their maiden triumph in 2012 to complete a whirlwind turnaround under manager Thomas Tuchel, who took over from Frank Lampard in January.
City were disappointing throughout as they struggled to create opportunities despite manager Pep Guardiola naming a bold, attacking team.
Guardiola’s wait for a third continental crown as boss continues beyond a decade after his 2011 triumph with Barcelona while Tuchel succeeded at the second attempt after losing last season’s final with Paris Saint-Germain.