"Next, let me introduce Leicester City's starting lineup."
"Head coach Pierre has chosen a traditional 4-4-2 formation."
"The goalkeeper is Schmeichel."
"Four defenders: Chilwell, Maguire, Dragović, and Amartey."
"Four midfielders: Albrighton, Ndidi, Matthew James, and Mahrez."
"And up front, Shinji Okazaki and Vardy."
After the announcer's introduction, the starting players of both teams stepped onto the pitch one after another.
At this moment, inside Stamford Bridge, tens of thousands of Chelsea fans erupted into deafening cheers.
They were eager to see Chelsea secure another home victory.
However, unfortunately, from the very first minute, Leicester City took control of the game.
Ndidi, in particular, stood out.
The midfielder's individual ability was exceptional. In just the third minute, Leicester City, despite playing away, posed a serious threat to their opponents.
After Ndidi made a transition in midfield, he quickly spotted Mahrez in space on the wing and delivered a precise pass!
Mahrez, receiving the ball near the touchline, wasted no time in displaying his incredible attacking talent.
He quickly nudged the ball forward with his right foot.
Then, after executing two stepovers, he sent a lightning-fast cross into the box.
With pinpoint accuracy, the ball spun through the air and curled dangerously toward the goal.
At that moment, both Vardy and Shinji Okazaki were already making their moves, preparing to challenge for the header.
But unfortunately for Leicester—
Chelsea's goalkeeper, Courtois, reacted just in time!
In terms of pure reflexes, Courtois' abilities were top-notch.
He instantly recognized the danger and took action!
Fortunately, Courtois' quick reaction left no room for the opposition to capitalize.
A brilliant save!
The tens of thousands of fans in the stands at Stamford Bridge erupted in celebration. This was exactly what every Chelsea supporter had hoped to see!
Not long after, Chelsea's midfield began to dictate the tempo of the match.
Leading the charge was none other than Cesc Fàbregas.
There was no denying Fàbregas' incredible playmaking ability—he was the true engine of Chelsea's midfield.
This time, after gaining control of the ball in midfield, Fàbregas didn't opt for a simple pass. Instead, he decided to launch an attack.
Even though Chelsea's lineup tonight did not include Su Luo, their offensive firepower remained strong, with players like Hazard and Lukaku leading the charge.
From midfield, Fàbregas delivered a precise long pass. The ball soared over the defense, cutting through the air, and landed perfectly at Lukaku's feet.
The moment he received the ball, Lukaku unleashed his full power, immediately showcasing his incredible speed.
Without hesitation, he took off!
As expected—
Once Lukaku got going, almost no one could stop him.
It was as if a sleeping lion had finally awakened!
With just a few powerful strides, Lukaku stormed into Leicester City's penalty area.
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