Chelsea player ratings vs Palmeiras: Kai Havertz with another huge goal while Andreas Christensen is crucial

Chelsea became world champions for the first time with an extra-time win over Palmeiras in the Club World Cup final.

After Romelu Lukaku had put the Blues in front, Cavalcante Veiga levelled from the spot as the match went beyond 90 minutes.

It looked like a penalty shootout was on the cards, but Kai Havertz stepped up with a penalty of his own to win it for Chelsea.

James Robson was in Abu Dhabi to deliver his verdict on Chelsea’s performers...

Edouard Mendy 6

Recalled to the starting line-up to underline how important this game was for Chelsea. Had little to do before being beaten by the second half penalty.

Andreas Christensen 8

Got Chelsea out of trouble on a number of occasions – not least a double intervention in the first half to deny Ze Rafael and Dudu on the same break.

Thiago Silva 6

Inexplicably jumped with his arm raised to gift Palmeiras a penalty. Before that he had been caught out on a couple occasions by quick breaks from the Brazilians.

Toni Rudiger 7

Aggressive and in control at the back – and an aerial threat from set pieces. Dealt with everything in the air and had a good physical battle with Rony.

Cesar Azpilicueta 6

Aiming to complete the full set of medals for Chelsea – but he was not the attacking threat his side needed him to be.

N’Golo Kante 6

Swept up much of the danger and allowed Kovicic to burst forward by covering the danger behind.

Mateo Kovacic 7

Totally justified the call to start him ahead of Jorginho. His driving run was pivotal in the build-up to Lukaku’s goal by shifting the momentum in an instant.

Callum Hudson-Odoi 7

His crossing was a threat from early on and it was his ball into the box was begging for Lukaku to convert for Chelsea’s opener.

Mason Mount 5

Chelsea will hope his