Tammy Abraham scored the only goal of the first half as Chelsea faced Spanish champions Barcelona in Japan.
Frank Lampard's men are ramping up their plans ahead of the new Premier League season., ending their pre-season tour of the Far East with the Rakuten Cup clash against Ernesto Valverde's side in Saitama.
And against a Barcelona side without the likes of Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez - following their Copa America exploits - but boasting Antoine Griezmann, Lampard will be delighted with his side's first-half display.
Barcelona had much of the possession, but the Blues countered brightly, created the better chances, and took a deserved lead through Tammy Abraham in the 35th minute.
He's looking to make a starting spot at Stamford Bridge his own, and that's the perfect way to go about it....
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Barcelona starting XI: Ter Stegen; O.Busquets, Pique, Umtiti, Alba; S. Buquets, Rigui Puig, Sergi Roberto; Collado, Griezmann, Dembele.
Chelsea starting XI: Kepa; Azpilicueta, Christensen, David Luiz, Emerson; Kovacic, Jorginho, Mount; Pedro, Abraham, Pulisic
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