Azpilicueta: Chelsea must take chance to become world champions

Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta has urged his team to make history by claiming a maiden Club World Cup title in Abu Dhabi.

Chelsea can break new ground by lifting the Club World Cup crown this week, and victory would complete Azpilicueta’s trophy clean sweep at club level.

The Blues defender has tasted success in every other major club competition, and now wants to complete the set.

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Azpilicueta was among Chelsea’s unsuccessful 2012 Club World Cup tilt, and has warned his team-mates just how tough a task faces Thomas Tuchel’s side in the United Arab Emirates.

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“It is very difficult to win this kind of tournament,” said Azpilicueta.

“I think after 10 years I realise how difficult it is. We lost the final against Corinthians (in 2012) and maybe I had a different feeling.

“It was my first season, we were in every competition, and maybe it looked easier than it was.

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“In time you realise how difficult it is. First of all you have to qualify for the Champions League, then go all the way and win that, just to be here. So we have to make the most of it.

“Losing in 2012 hurt a lot and this is the only competition the club hasn’t won. To win it for the first time for the club would be huge. We have to