Dortmund improved considerably as a collective following the appointment of Niko Kovač, who adopted a system that reduced the need for a touchline winger of Gittens’ ilk. Width was instead supplied from wing-backs, while speedster Karim Adeyemi performed a more prominent role in Kovač’s attack.

Chelsea came into the clash after a mixed group campaign that included a defeat to Flamengo, followed by a weather-delayed round of 16 victory over Benfica. Palmeiras were not entirely convincing in winning Group A, before seeing off fellow Brazilian side Botafogo. The Athletic ’s Mark Carey and Larry Henry break down the action.

One of the great curiosities of this Club World Cup is about to take place.Chelsea signed Estevao Willian over a year ago and left him on loan at Palmeiras until after this tournament.Chelsea manager